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Bmw e39 Manual
Bmw e39 Manual
Owner's Handbook
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520i
523i
525i
530i
535i
540i
520d
saloon 525d
touring 530d
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The better you are acquainted with your car, the easier it will be to drive. We would
after your BMW. Please read it carefully before setting out in your new car, so that
you are fully familiar with the technical advantages of your BMW. It also contains
useful information on maintenance, to uphold both the car's operating safety and its
BMW AG
Preface
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Opening and closing: Safety systems:
Initial overview
Controls in detail
Driving area 12
Indicator and warning lights 17 Central locking system 32 Carrying children in safety 61
Steering wheel with multifunction Opening and closing Car Memory, Key Memory 64
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Operation, maintenance
Controls in detail
comfort and safety: Integrated universal remote Running in 142
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Park Distance Control control 122 Driving hints 142
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Tyre pressures 145
(EDC) 104 Cigarette lighter 126
Condition of tyres 145
Self-levelling suspension 105 Rear ashtray 127
New tyres 146
Tyre Pressure Control
Loading and load-carrying: Wheel and tyre
(RDC) 105
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Automatic air conditioning 114
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Independent ventilation
control 120
heater 121
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In the engine compartment: Replacing parts:
Technical data
Operation, maintenance
Minor repairs
Engine data 180
Battery 171
Maintenance:
Fuses 172
The BMW Maintenance
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Index
From A to Z 194
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Notes on this Owner's Handbook Symbols used However, certain systems can only
find. The quickest access to a particular avoid the possibility of personal injury
topic or item is by consulting the and serious damage to the vehicle. < Your car
detailed alphabetical index at the end. When you ordered your BMW, you
Consult the first chapter for an initial contains information that will chose various items of equipment. This
overview of your car. The detailed list of assist you in gaining the optimum handbook describes all models and
contents on the preceding pages is benefit from your vehicle and enable equipment specifications which BMW
intended to arouse your curiosity about you to care more effectively for your offers within this particular model line.
your new BMW and encourage you to vehicle. < This explains why the handbook may
read this information carefully.
also contain details of items which you
refers to measures that can be
When the time comes to sell your have not ordered. The differences can
maintenance tasks.
Notes
Symbols
Your car
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Status at time of printing For your own safety In short, the functional efficiency or
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value, may be affected if its specifica-
of BMW vehicles are maintained by products which BMW has
tion is altered by installing parts not
unceasing development work on approved for your car.
approved for it. Original BMW parts and
designs, equipment and accessories. Parts and products which BMW has
accessories, other BMW-approved
Because of this, your car may differ approved for your car have been
products and competent advice on all
from the information supplied in the checked for safety, function and suita-
related matters are obtainable from
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Owner's Handbook. Nor can errors and bility. BMW accepts product liability for
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omissions be entirely ruled out. You are them.
therefore asked to appreciate that no BMW cannot accept liability for parts or
legal claims can be entertained on the accessory products of any kind which it Symbol for components and
basis of the data, illustrations or has not approved. assemblies
In cars with right-hand drive, suitability for use on BMW vehicles this Owner's Handbook.
some controls will be located without safety risk. Nor can suitability
inadequate.
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For your own safety
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Initial overview
Overview
Controls in detail
Controls
Operation, maintenance
Technical data
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1 Side/parking lights 107 3 Fog lights 109 7 Heated rear window 112, 118
> Parking lights 109 5 Central locking system 32 9 Electric steering wheel
> High-beam headlights 109
6 Hazard warning flashers
adjustment * 57
> Headlight flasher 72
> Computer 84, 89
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3 Speedometer 8 Automatic transmission * selector > Outside temperature
lever and program display 70
4 High beam indicator light 19 > Average fuel consumption
9 Service Interval indicator 80 > Range before refuelling
5 Revolution counter and Energy
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11 Indicator light for Automatic 14 Display for Check Control 81 You can also have outside
suspension * 19
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2 Flashing turn indicator repeater 19 7 Indicator and warning lights 17 to 19 11 Indicator light for Automatic
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Stability Control plus Traction
3 Speedometer 8 CHECK key 81
(ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control
4 High beam indicator light 19 9 Automatic transmission * selector (DSC) * 18
lever and program display 70
5 Revolution counter and Energy
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12 Trip distance recorder 77 15 Service Interval indicator 80 You can also have the outside
Technical equipment that Red: stop as soon as possible Tyre pressure control (RDC) *●
monitors itself Battery charge ● A gong signal is also heard. The
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tyre is punctured or otherwise
The functioning of indicator and The battery is not being
warning lights marked " ●" is checked charged. The alternator V-belt is
damaged. Immediately reduce speed
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Brake hydraulics
the corresponding light will remain on
If the V-belt is defective, do not If light remains on after releasing
when the engine is started or will come
continue the journey, as there is a handbrake: have the brake fluid
on again during the journey. The correct
risk of the engine overheating and level checked. Before continuing your
response to this on your part is
suffering damage. A defective V-belt journey, read instructions on pages 144
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brake pads.
Lights up when handbrake is ABS is switched off because a
Further details: page 144.
applied. fault has developed. Normal
Further details: page 68. brake action is not affected (no restric- Automatic Stability Control plus
Further details: page 68. Engine oil level* pressing the control button, or due to a
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Automatic transmission *● pages 24, 105.
Self-levelling suspension *● Yellow: for your information Green: for your information
The self-levelling suspension is
Rear fog lights* Flashing turn indicators
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out of action. Please consult the
Lights up when the rear fog Flashes rhythmically when a turn
nearest BMW Service.
lights are switched on. is selected; also applies to
Further details: page 105.
Further details: page 109. trailer if one is being towed. Rapid
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sion control values. Have the
light has gone out. Cruise control
problem examined by BMW Service.
Further details: page 67. Comes on when the system is
(DDE) *●
If light comes on during journey: Blue: for your information
Have the problem examined by BMW
High-beam headlights
Service.
Comes on when the high head-
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steering wheel are buttons to permit the To change over between telephone and Volume control
within a track
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/
The systems in question must be > Cassette
deactivate.
switched on before they can be Press briefly: title skip, or to halt fast
forward
Recirculated air mode and Automatic
> Telephone
Recirculated Air Control (AUC) or
Press briefly: Browse through phone book.
steering wheel heating: switching on
To receive a telephone call, start to dial
and off
or terminate a call.
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the expiry dates of the various items
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The warning triangle is kept in the tool Under the front passenger's seat.
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swing it down
symbol.
If a sub-woofer loudspeaker * is
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installed behind the right-hand flap,
the flap.
In the event of an electrical fault, you
can release the fuel filler flap manually When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle
prematurely
luggage compartment down by
correct manner.
converter. <
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it is clearly heard to click into place
unleaded fuel, which may be of the In addition to the grades listed on the
(bayonet catch).
ultra-low sulphur type. Since the left, you can run the engine on leaded
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 70 litres engines have a knock control function, fuel. The minimum grade is likewise
(approx. 15.4 Imp. gal.), including they can run on different grades of fuel. 91 RON.
reserve capacity:
Your BMW's engine is rated to run on:
Diesel engines
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> with 4- and 6-cylinder engine:
> Super Plus/premium plus fuel
approx. 8 litres (approx. 1.8 Imp. gal.) > Diesel oil to DIN EN 590 standard.
(octane number 98, Research
> with 8-cylinder engine: approx.
Method).
10 litres (approx. 2.2 Imp. gal.) Do not use rapeseed oil methyl
Fill up with petrol of this grade when-
This fuel is also known as: during the period in question. Fuel filter
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these could cause damage to the
Never use fuel containing lead,
engine.<
as the oxygen sensor and the
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ture.
(RDC) : *
After correcting tyre pressures, reacti-
saloon
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Tyre pressures in bar (kPa/psi)
205/65 R 15 94 V
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225/60 R 15 96 V
2.0 (200/29) 2.3 (230/33) 2.4 (240/35) 2.9 (290/42)
225/55 R 16 95 V
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
225/60 R 15 96 W
2.0 (200/29) 2.4 (240/35) 2.4 (240/35) 2.9 (290/42)
225/55 R 16 95 W
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235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
225/60 R 15 96 Q/T/H M+S 2.2 (220/32) 2.6 (260/38) 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
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225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S
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235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S 2.3 (230/33) 2.7 (270/39) 2.8 (280/41) 3.3 (330/48)
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S 2.3 (230/33) 2.6 (260/38) 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
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Tyre pressures in bar (kPa/psi)
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Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y 2.5 (250/36) 2.9 (290/42)
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S 2.5 (250/36) 2.8 (280/41) 2.9 (290/42) 3.4 (340/49)
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205/65 R 15 94 V
225/60 R 15 96 V
2.0 (200/29) 2.4 (240/35) 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
225/55 R 16 95 V
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
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205/65 R 15 94 Q/T/H M+S
225/60 R 15 96 V
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
520i
205/65 R 15 94 Q/T/H M+S
525d
225/60 R 15 96 Q/T/H M+S
2.2 (220/32) 2.6 (260/38) 2.8 (280/41) 3.3 (330/48)
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S
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Tyre pressures in bar (kPa/psi)
225/60 R 15 96 W
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2.1 (210/30) 2.5 (250/36) 2.6 (260/38) 3.1 (310/45)
225/55 R 16 95 W
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
525i 205/65 R 15 94 Q/T/H M+S
225/60 R 15 96 Q/T/H M+S 2.3 (230/33) 2.7 (270/39) 2.8 (280/41) 3.3 (330/48)
225/55 R 16 95 W
530i 235/45 R 17 94 Y
2.4 (240/35) 2.8 (280/41) 2.8 (280/41) 3.3 (330/48)
540i 225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
530d
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S 2.3 (230/33) 2.7 (270/39) 2.8 (280/41) 3.3 (330/48)
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Initial overview
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Controls in detail
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Operation, maintenance
Technical data
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3 Key for doors and ignition The following are unlocked and locked
operated
The set of keys > From outside the car at the door lock
In conjunction with this, you can deadlocks are engaged at the same
identify the keys with the coloured time. This prevents the doors from
stickers supplied with the car being unlocked either at the safety lock
recharged while the car is being driven. In the event of a collision, the central
For this reason, you should drive the locking system is released automati-
car at least once a year for a significant cally, but only at doors which were not
distance using any master keys that locked separately by means of the
have not been in regular use, so that inside buttons; see page 37. The
their batteries can be recharged. See hazard warning flashers and interior
also page 35. < light are also switched on.
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only be operated by the remote control.
sliding/tilt sunroof using the door lock.
On these cars, unlocking with a key
> To open: when the door is closed,
triggers off the alarm.
turn the key in the door lock to the
To switch off the alarm:
release position and hold it there.
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turn the key to the locking position
Press the button (to unlock, see
and hold it there.
page 35) or turn the ignition key to
position 1.<
Watch the closing movement to
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Press the button (to unlock, see
This function enables you to locate
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the car, for instance in an under-
position 1.<
ground garage.
When the car is unlocked/locked, the light, switching off tilt alarm sensor
vated, the alarm system * switched off/ 3 Opening luggage compartment lid or
on, and the interior light switched on/ tailgate
off.
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pets left inside can lock the doors
from the inside. Always take the car Press the button: Hold the button pressed. The windows
keys with you so that the car can be and sliding/tilt sunroof will close.
the first time to unlock the driver's door, ensure that no-one is trapped.
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Master keys in regular use are
always operational because when the second time to release the The closing procedure is interrupted if
they are in the ignition switch the remaining locks. < the button is released. <
battery they contain is automatically
recharged while the car is being driven. If you wish, you can have this You can have a specific signal
remote control, the battery in the key is for each specific remote control. < has been locked properly. <
flat. Use this key for a fairly long journey
so that its battery is recharged. See Convenient opening On cars with an alarm system (see
gaining access to the remote control Hold the button pressed. The windows be unlocked again before convenient
keys, hand over only door and ignition and sliding/tilt sunroof open. closure is undertaken again. Failing
key 3 or spare key 2 (see page 32) to this, the tilt alarm sensor and interior
staff at a hotel or in a similar situation. Locking and deadlocking movement detector will be out of
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and interior movement detector* touring ensure that the lid closing move-
Press the button again immediately The movement is stopped when the
Further details: see page 45 If possible, drive only with the tailgate/
The tailgate lid opens completely,
luggage compartment lid and rear
regardless of whether it was locked or
Switching on the interior lighting unlocked.
window fully closed, to prevent exhaust
or equipment.
Before and after every journey,
If this should occur, the car can be
make sure that the luggage Hold the button pressed.
opened at the door lock or tailgate
compartment lid has not been opened
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(see page 35) and you press the button,
locking pushbutton,
> All other doors, the luggage compart-
or
ment lid/tailgate and the fuel filler flap
> Press the door safety buttons down.
will be released if the driver's door is
To avoid being shut out of the car
open
accidentally, the driver's door cannot
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be locked with the safety button
closed. < when it is open.
> Either use the central locking button safety buttons during the journey,
central locking system when the front the door handle above the armrest, not be released in the event of an acci-
locks the doors, luggage compartment > Pull the door handle twice at any Persons remaining in the car or pets left
lid/tailgate and engine compartment lid door: the first time unlocks the door, inside can lock the doors from the
it does not activate the burglar alarm the second time opens it. inside. Always take the key with you, so
outside. <
If you wish, the central locking
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The luggage compartment is locked
the luggage compartment lid lock. pressure point and take it out when
horizontal.
Insert a master key into the luggage and disconnects it from the central
compartment lock and turn it fully to the locking system. If you then hand over
left the lid will open slightly. only door and ignition key 3 (see
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touring: 2. In the tailgate, open the two quick- Opening from outside
1. Working from the load area, open release fasteners for the toolkit cover Press the button (arrow): the luggage
and take out the two side flaps and raise the cover compartment lid/tailgate opens slightly.
(arrow) 3. Take out the plastic plug (arrow) and
The luggage compartment or load area
pull towards the interior of the car to
is illuminated when you open the
release the tailgate
luggage compartment lid/tailgate (see
4. Open the tailgate, press the plug
also page 110).
back in and close the cover with the
quick-release fasteners
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With this button, you can open the It is quick and easy to load and unload A recessed handle (arrow) next to the
luggage compartment lid/tailgate while small items if the rear window is lock mechanism makes it easier to pull
not deadlocked.
Press the button (arrow): the rear
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closing area of the luggage compart-
The tailgate opens completely if you
ment lid/tailgate is unobstructed.
press
If possible, drive only with the tailgate
> The button in the footwell (see
and rear window fully closed, to prevent
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exhaust gases from the entering the
> The button in the handle (see
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page 39) or
obliged to drive the car with the tailgate
> Button 3 on the remote control (see
or rear window open:
page 34).
> Close all other windows and the
sunroof
clearance. <
To close the tailgate, press it down only
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rupts the opening or closing movement
immediately.
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tion)
If you press it again, you interrupt the obliged to drive the car with the tailgate
hold down the tailgate. > Close all other windows and the
sunroof
If you then press the button (or the one
> Increase the air flow from the ventila-
in the handle) again, the tailgate will re-
tion outlets or air conditioning
open.
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Tensioning straps Hanger*
Use the tensioning straps on the floor of There is a hook on the left of the
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You can arrange for various kinds
> The car's angle changes, for instance
of signal to be generated as
if an attempt is made to jack it up and
confirmation that the system has been
steal the wheels or to raise it prior to
activated and deactivated correctly. <
towing away
position 1. <
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deactivated, an attempt was made
can operate correctly, the windows and
to tamper with the car.
sliding/tilt sunroof must be closed.
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> Children or animals remain in the car
Avoiding unintentional alarms
> Windows or the sunroof are to remain
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior
open.
movement detector can be switched off
Lock (activate) the system twice, by ient closure of the windows and sunroof > Press the rocker switch in until the
pressing button 2 on the remote control is interrupted during the first 10 seconds pressure point is felt:
twice in succession; see page 36, or and then restarted. In this case the The window continues to move for as
perform the locking movement twice complete system must be deactivated long as the rocker switch is pressed
with the key; see page 33. and re-activated. < > Press the toggle switch beyond the
The indicator light comes on briefly, pressure point:
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm The window then continues to move
sensor and interior movement detector automatically.
are then switched off until the system is Press the switch briefly again to halt
deactivated again. the movement.
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a front door was opened and closed pressed as the window closes, the
switch beyond the pressure point. ately and the window re-opens slightly.
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When leaving the car, always take Despite this protective function,
out the ignition key and close the make sure that the window is not
the electric windows and possibly injure tion is not taken, the risk remains that
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are avoided.
pressure point.
When leaving the car, always take out
Further to this, the following move-
the ignition key and close the doors,
ments are automated:
so that children cannot operate the
electric windows and possibly injure > When the roof is open, press the
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roof moves to the limit position for
For convenient operation using the
"Raising"
door lock or remote control, see
> When the roof is raised, press the
page 33 or 35.
switch towards "Opening": the
point.
Protective function
When being raised, the roof lining only
If the sliding/tilt sunroof encounters
retracts a few centimetres.
resistance when closing with the roof
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up to 15 minutes after switching off the
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The protective function is switched off
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A seated position that suitably reflects Safe travel with seat belt Before adjusting, note:
your requirements is a vital condition of
Only one person should be Do not reposition the driver's seat
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relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In conjunc-
restrained by each seat belt; while the car is in motion. The seat
tion with the seat belts and the airbags,
babies and small children must not could move unexpectedly, leading to
the correct seated position enhances
travel sitting on the lap of an occupant the driver losing control of the car, so
the passive safety of the car's occu-
of the car. The belts should not be that an accident could be caused. Do
pants in the event of an accident. You
twisted and must be positioned firmly not recline the seat back too far when
should therefore observe the following
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over the pelvis and shoulder, as close the car is being driven (this applies in
notes in order to maintain the protective
to the body as possible. They should particular to the front passenger), or
function of the car's safety systems.
not pass over hard or fragile objects in there will be a risk of "submarining"
For additional notes on carrying chil- your pockets. The seat belt must not under the seat belt, so that the belt
dren, see page 61. run across the wearer's neck, nor loses its full protective effect.
Correct seated position in relation coming into contact with sharp edges car is standing on a slope, for instance
to airbags or objects. Avoid bulky clothing and a ramp leading to a garage or a steep
remember to tauten the lap belt hill. This could lead to the automatic
Keep your distance from the
frequently where it runs over the seat belt height adjuster becoming
airbags. Always grip the steering
shoulder. In the event of a head-on disconnected. <
wheel on the rim, to minimise the risk of
collision, the lap belt could otherwise
injury to the hands and arms in the
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rest your feet or legs on it. <
press on the abdominal region of the
body. <
The locations of the airbags and addi-
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For details of operating the seat belts,
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Seats, adjusting 3 Seat back Adjusting BMW Sport seat*
1 Forward/back Pull the lever and either apply your In addition, you can adjust the thigh
Pull the lever up and slide the seat to weight to the seat back, or lean support:
weight to the seat or allow it to rise tions on page 49, or there may be
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1 Seat angle (driver's seat only) Adjusting BMW Sport seat* Adjusting BMW Comfort seat*
2 Forward/back In addition, you can adjust the thigh This seat has additional adjustment
Comply with the adjusting instruc- provide more support to the curved
a risk to your personal safety. < The upper edge of the pelvis and the
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> Press the switch at top or bottom: the shoulder support is obtained.
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upright position
the rear
angle of the upper part of the seat back Correct the forward/back position
muscles.
settings:
as described on page 49
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Adjusting An active change to the seat surface
To adjust height: pull out or push in. helps to avoid strain, back pains in the
accident.
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the seat's occupant.
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To fasten
the seat belt buckle must be heard to
engage.
To unfasten
1. Press the red button on the catch
Memorising Calling up
1. Ignition key in position 1 or 2 The convenient operating function:
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2. Select the desired seat, outside
1. With the driver's door unlocked and
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mirror and steering wheel positions
opened, or the ignition key turned to
3. Press the EMORY button: the indi-
position 1
cator light in the switch comes on
2. Press the appropriate memory
4. Press memory button 1, 2 or 3: the
button 1, 2 or 3 briefly.
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indicator light goes out.
The positioning movement is inter-
memory buttons.
different driver's seat, outside mirror 1. Driver's door closed, ignition key
tions. The picture shows the buttons on the adjusting procedure has been
The lumbar support settings are not If the MEMORY button was pressed
memorised. accidentally: press it again; the indi-
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You can have your car
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If this Key Memory is used, make
2. When reverse gear (or automatic Direct switching off is also possible
transmission selector lever position when a higher heat output has been
mirror tilts down slightly. The road Keep the button pressed in for a longer
car.
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(only in conjunction with seat, mirror
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position before returning to the driving
(memory) position.
3. Fold the lever back in to clamp the Do not adjust the steering wheel
steering column in the new position. position while the car is in motion,
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Convex mirror*
The outer, aspherically curved section
heated, the indicator light in the button other side of car The mirror on the front
is on. 3 Button * for folding the mirrors in and passenger's side is convex and
10 km/h. <
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and do not place any obstructions
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Inside mirror Inside and door mirrors,
To reduce glare from following vehicles automatic-dip*
after dark, tilt the mirror image by These mirrors are dipped automatically
mirror.
There are two photo-cells in the inside
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60n Airbags
For details of the correct seated posi- system's components immediately after
minor accidents, nor if the car rolls Even if all these instructions are
over or is struck from the rear.< complied with, injury to the face, arms
Never attach any material to the inflating cannot be entirely ruled out,
material over them or modify them in which an accident occurs. If the car's
any way. Do not dismantle the airbag occupants are unduly sensitive to the
occupant restraint system. If the airbag ignition and inflation noise generated by
occupant restraint system develops the airbag systems, their hearing may
1 Front airbags on the driver's and front
a fault, is shut down out of use or be temporarily affected.
passenger's side
has been triggered off in an accident,
2 Head-level airbags on the driver's have it checked, repaired or dismantled
and front passenger's side (for front only by BMW Service. Never make any
*
and rear ) modifications to the individual compo-
3 Side airbags on the driver's and front nents of the system or its wiring. This
passenger's side (front and rear ) * includes the upholstered covers on the
Indicator light For children up to 12 years of age and airbags on the front passenger's side
less than 150 cm (approx. 5 ft) tall, suit- and on changing the belt system on the
The indicator light in the instru-
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able approved restraint systems may front passenger's side.
ment panel confirms that the
have to be installed; comply with local Under no circumstances are child
airbag system is ready to
regulations. restraint systems to be modified, as
operate (from ignition key position 1
their protective effect may otherwise
onwards). Small children up to about 18 months
be impaired.
old can be secured with a rear-facing
System operational:
If the car has rear side airbags, make
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restraint system on the back seats,
> The indicator light comes on briefly sure that any child's seat is installed
using standard seat belts.
and then goes out. correctly and not too near the airbags in
BMW Service can supply suitable child
System defective: the door trim panels. Do not allow the
restraint systems for every age group.
child to lean out of the child's seat
> The indicator light does not come on,
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Integral child's seat* Folding away the child's seat: ISOFIX child seat mounts*
These child's seats, in the two outer Release by pulling the loop forwards saloon
rear seat positions, satisfy the legal and down (arrow). Then press down The ISOFIX child seat mounts are
requirements of ECE Directive R-44 from the top until the child's seat located at the points marked with the
and are suitable for children between engages. arrows, which are not visible from the
When repositioning the car's front Engage the centre rear seat belt in the
(20 to 40 lb)), use these seats in
seats, make sure that the child's feet catch marked "CENTER" and pull the
conjunction with the Comfort seat back
are not trapped. belt away from the child seat mounts.
and impact-absorbing table; these are
available from BMW Service. Never leave children in the car on their
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manufacturer. <
Press this insertion aid firmly into the the mounts in the rear seat (arrows) and
parting line between the base cushion push the seat as far back as it will go.
and seat back, so that the two funnels The illustration shows the rear left seat
engage on the ISOFIX brackets in the by way of an example.
seat.
manufacturer. <
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or her own remote control key.
necessary adjustments.
Childproof door locks How it works Coloured adhesive labels are supplied
Insert key into slot on rear door and You have probably wished at times that with the keys so that they can be identi-
turn outwards. individual functions of your car could be fied by the users.
individually selected or adjusted to suit
This door can now only be opened from
your own personal preferences. When
the outside.
developing the car, BMW therefore
as you wish.
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BMW Service will gladly inform you of > Locking the vehicle after setting off
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the facilities available with Car Memory > Automatic adjustment of the driver's
and Key Memory. A few examples are seat, door mirror and steering wheel
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driver's door, then the entire vehicle.
has been locked/unlocked
panel.
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The key can only be inserted and Individual electrical consumers can
Cars with spark-ignition engine If the engine does not start at the first Cars with diesel engine
attempt, for instance when it is
Do not press the accelerator pedal When the engine is cold:
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extremely hot or cold:
while starting the engine.
> Hold the ignition key in position 2
> Depress the accelerator pedal
until the preheat indicator light or
Allow the starter motor to run for a halfway while starting the engine.
display goes out
reasonable time, but for no more
Cold starts at very low ambient temper- > Start the engine.
than about 20 seconds. As soon as the
atures (below approx. 15 6) at high At extremely low temperatures, the
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engine fires, release the ignition key.
altitude (more than 1,000 m (approx. starter motor may have to be run for
BMW 535iA, 540iA:
3,250 ft) above sea level): up to 40 seconds.
Your BMW is equipped with a conven-
> On the first occasion, take longer When the engine is warm:
ient-start system. It is sufficient to turn
over the starting operation (approx.
the ignition key briefly to position 3 (to > The preheat indicator light or display
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injuries or damage. <
ties in starting the engine:
20 seconds.
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and cause the rear of the car to skid.
If the engine is stopped before it has
The brake lights do not come on when
reached its regular operating tempera-
the handbrake is applied.
ture, the auxiliary heater continues to
Manual-gearbox cars:
run for a short time, and therefore
When parking on a slope, apply the
produces exhaust fumes.
handbrake, because even engaging
The handbrake is primarily intended for
first or reverse gear may not reliably
Never remove the ignition key preventing a stationary vehicle from
prevent the car from rolling away.
while the car is still moving, as rolling away, and acts on the rear
Automatic transmission cars:
otherwise the steering lock will engage. wheels.
Select position P. <
When leaving the car, always remove
Select position P. < Raise slightly, press the knob and move
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Reverse BMW 540i
Engage only when the car is standing When selecting a gear in the 5th/
still. When the gear lever is pressed to 6th gear plane, always press the
the left, a slight resistance has to be lever to the right, to avoid accidentally
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You can either drive the car as with a Selector lever positions Moving the selector lever
conventional automatic transmission, or P R N D M/S + An interlock prevents selector lever
shift between gears yourself. positions R and P from being engaged
If you move the selector lever from Starting the engine inadvertently. To override the interlock,
position D to the left, into the M/S lever press the button on the front side of the
The engine can only be started in posi-
plane, this will activate automatic-trans- selector lever knob (arrow).
tions P or N.
mission shift programs that will appeal
The gear display differs according to
to those who wish to adopt a more Before moving the selector lever
your car's equipment specification (see
enthusiastic driving style. As soon as away from P or N with the car at a
pictures).
you move the lever in the "+" or "" standstill, you must press the brake
direction, the Steptronic transmission's pedal down to release the lever (shift-
you wish to return to fully automatic Keep the brake pedal pressed down
gear shifts, move the lever back to the until ready to move away, so that the
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matic transmission selector lever to
still. The driven wheels are locked.
position P or N and apply the hand-
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N Neutral
Select only if the journey is interrupted
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up; if you press it in the "" direction, a
reads 1 to 5 or M 1 to M 5 according to
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but in the forward positions only certain
For rapid acceleration in the
gears are actually available when the
manual-shift mode for example
car is driven.
when overtaking shift down manually
or use the kick-down to shift to a lower Avoid excessive loads, and take the car
light)
The selector lever can only be moved Do not work in the engine
from M/S to the positions P, R and N if compartment with the selector 2 Headlight flasher (blue indicator light)
it has first been moved back to D. lever in a driving position, in case the 3 Flashing turn indicators (green
car begins to move unexpectedly. < repeater lights with rhythmic ticking
of flasher relay)
Towing, tow-starting and jump-starting:
released.
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car's wipers may operate and be
Intermittent operation:
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Using knurled wheel 7 you can select
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to the intermittent wipe mode when the
Rain sensor:
car comes to a standstill (not on cars
The rain sensor is mounted on the
with rain sensor).
windscreen, directly ahead of the inside
mirror.
Fast wiper speed
once.
3 Fast wiper speed
Windscreen washer
4 Flick wipe You can leave the lever in setting 1 all
Fluid from the washer tank is sprayed
the time, then all you need to do is to
5 Windscreen washer on to the windscreen and the wipers
activate the rain sensor from ignition
6 Intensive cleaning * key position 1.
are operated for a short time.
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Changing the wiper blades: see
Deactivating the rain sensor:
page 160.
Move lever to position 0.
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Headlight cleaning* Programming is cancelled:
If the headlights are switched on, they > By moving the lever to position 0 for
each fifth occasion that the windscreen > When the engine is switched off.
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The driver should only operate the
required.
washers and cleaning equipment
To renew the wiper blade, see
if certain that the fluid will not freeze to
page 160.
the windscreen and interfere with the
be added to the fluid; see page 150. Rear window wiper touring
Do not run the washer systems if the
0 Parked position of rear window wiper
fluid reservoirs are empty, or the
1 The rear window wiper operates
washer pump will be damaged. <
intermittently. When reverse gear is
interval:
30 seconds).
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Above about 30 km/h (approx. 20 mph), Activating the system Maintaining and memorising
you can memorise and call up the car's speed, accelerating
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road speed.
You can use the cruise control if the From ignition key position 2:
Press button (+) briefly:
system is activated with the engine Press the button; the indicator light in
The car's actual speed is maintained
running. the instrument panel (see page 19)
and memorised. Each time the button is
comes on. You can then use the cruise
pressed briefly again, road speed is
control.
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increased by approx. 1 km/h.
twisting roads, in heavy traffic The car accelerates without the accel-
which prevents a constant speed from erator pedal being touched. As soon as
is slippery (snow, rain, ice) or loose car has reached will be maintained and
Press the button as often as necessary may also prove impossible to maintain
until the indicator light in the instrument with the available engine power on
tion 0.
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Press button () briefly: When activated, press button: the indi- Press the button:
Every time you press the button, road cator light remains lit. You can re-acti- The speed last memorised is recalled
speed drops by approx. 1 km/h if the vate cruise control as required, by and maintained once it has been
cruise control is already in use. calling up the speed last memorised. reached again.
ator pedal.
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Ice warning
If the outside temperature drops to
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approx. +3 6, a warning signal is
time.
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warning, ice may occur on the
You can activate the displays shown in 1. Pressing the button (arrow) in ignition
this illustration in ignition key position 0 key position 1 and holding it down,
by pressing the button (arrow) on the 2. Then turning the ignition key to 0.
instrument panel.
See also page 84.
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Never allow the engine to run in the red Shows momentary fuel consumption. The warning light comes on briefly as
zone of the revolution counter. This enables you to check how an operating check when the ignition is
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If the car is at an angle for some time, Between the coloured zones
for example on a long mountain road,
Normal operating temperature. The
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the display may vary slightly.
needle may move up as far as the start
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Blue
The engine is still cold. Drive at
Red
The warning light * comes on briefly as
an operating check when the ignition is
switched on.
*
in the Check Control : the engine is too
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the display.
Yellow LED
This lights up in conjunction with
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Graphic display Alphanumeric display* Priority 1
The following instructions and status Clear-text instructions and reminders These displays appear immediately,
messages are depicted as symbols and are shown in ignition key position 2 and accompanied by a gong signal and by
sound a gong from ignition setting 2. beyond. A gong signal is always heard flashing fault display symbols 1. If
They remain on display until the faults at the same time. several faults occur at the same time,
have been remedied: they are displayed in succession. The
1 Symbol that a warning is present
1 Check low- and high-beam head- displays remain in force until the faults
2 Display
lights and parking lights have been rectified, and cannot be
3 CHECK key erased with CHECK button 3:
2 Top up washer fluid goes out after
The system malfunction displays are > "RELEASE PARKINGBRAKE"
approx. 1 minute
divided into two priority categories: > "COOLANT TEMPERATURE"
3 Door open
The temperature is too high. Stop the
4 Luggage compartment lid/tailgate
car immediately and switch off the
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open
engine; see page 152
defective third (centre) brake light is Engine oil pressure has dropped too
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indicated by the upper symbol low. Stop the car immediately and
> "SPEED LIMIT" * > "FASTEN SEAT BELTS" * > CHECK LOWBEAM LIGHTS
The indicator light with seat belt
Displayed whenever you are CHECK PARK LIGHTS
symbol also comes on
exceeding the legal speed limit in a CHECK TAIL LIGHTS
> "PRE-HEATING"*
given country or the speed limit that CHECK FRONT FOGLAMPS *
Do not start the engine until the
you have entered, see page 89. CHECK REAR FOGLIGHTS
display has gone out
CHECK NUMPLATE LIGHT
> "WASHER FLUID LOW"
CHECK TRAILER LIGHTS *
Restore the correct level at the
CHECK HIGHBEAM LIGHT
earliest opportunity; see page 150
CHECK REVERSE LIGHTS
> "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV"
In each case a bulb may have failed
The oil level has fallen to the absolute
or the electrical circuit may have a
minimum level; add engine oil at the
fault. See page 161 onwards and
next opportunity, see page 150. Do
page 172 or consult BMW Service
not continue for more than approx.
adding oil
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> "TRANS FAILSAFE PROG" * Messages displayed at the end Check Control test
Have the car checked by the nearest of a journey Press the CHECK button 3 in ignition
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BMW Service; see page 72
All malfunctions which have been indi- key position 2:
> "CHECK BRAKE LININGS"
cated during a journey are displayed The display should show CHECK
Have the brake pads checked by
again in succession when the ignition CONTROL OK.
BMW Service; see page 144
key is turned back to position 0.
There are no malfunctions in the
> "CHECK COOLANT LEVEL"
The following information is also systems monitored.
Coolant level is too low and should
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provided if appropriate:
be topped up at the earliest opportu-
Fault in the engine electronics. The driver's door is opened computer, see pages 84 and 89 and the
your journey at reduced engine Add engine oil at the earliest oppor- Computer".
Please arrange for the problem to be page 150. You can also have Check Control
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The average speed display ignores any
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is displayed, the computer display can
be switched off.
Recalculating
If you hold the button down longer, the
Calling up functions Outside temperature and average average values displayed for fuel
Using the button in the turn indicator fuel consumption consumption and road speed are recal-
lever, from ignition key position 1, you You can vary the unit of measurement culated, starting from this point in time.
can call up computer information in the (6/ 7 ) used to display the outside The engine must be running.
Central display
The MID is used for the central display
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and control of the following on-board
systems:
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range before refueling)
and the on-board computer is 2 Function key for telephone * Depending on the operating mode,
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You can program a reminder signal The stopwatch functions are only
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(Memo) to be heard every hour, so that available on cars without an
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Press the left of the key.
Press.
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but starts to run again when the ignition
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auxiliary heater/independent
ventilation control*
You can enter two different switch-on
Press at left or right, or hold the key Press twice.
times.
down.
After 30 minutes, the heating and venti-
lation shut down automatically. To confirm the input: Direct switching on/off of the
auxiliary heater/independent
Please note the instructions
ventilation control*
starting on page 120 on use of the The independent heating/ventila-
auxiliary heater/independent ventila- Press the right of the key. tion function can only be called up
tion control.< The activated time is marked with an in ignition key position 1. <
asterisk.
Press the left of the key. Press the left of the key.
above.
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standing still to avoid endan-
You can input the road speed at which
gering yourself or other road users. < you wish to hear and see a reminder Input the limit by pressing the function
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onwards.
memorised speed limit appears briefly
Information can also be called up in the
in the instrument panel.
display by remote control; see page 93.
The speed limit reminder is only Press the left of the key and repeat the
Information can be displayed either in input.
repeated if the car has in the meantime
Press the right of the key. Press the right of the key.
Press the right of the key.
pressed.
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your destination, you can obtain an cover on the remaining fuel in the tank consumption displayed for two different
estimated time of arrival display which is displayed. distances, for example a complete
Press the right of the key. tion with the engine running.
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Press the right of the key.
Press the right of the key.
Press:
engine or the catalytic converter. < To restart the fuel consumption calcula-
tion:
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Press the right of the key.
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You can obtain a display of the car's You can enter a code which has to be
Press:
Press the left of the key. After the code has been input correctly
To correct an input:
input.
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After three incorrect code inputs, or To have all the available information
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without a code input, the alarm will
> The button on the indicator lever until
sound for 30 seconds on cars fitted
the display shows PROG 1
with an alarm.
> The SET key.
Emergency deactivation:
To obtain individual items of informa-
If you have forgotten the code, proceed tion, press the button in briefly as often
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as follows: as necessary.
the next ten minutes lever can be used to select the items of
3. After ten minutes, start the engine. computer information which are to be
displayed.
displayed.
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and directly:
3 Display used by the various on-board The telephone can be operated using
systems the MID from ignition key position 1.
operation
be made
different network
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gency call in the GSM network without PIN code when it is switched on
Press the right of the key.
having entered the SIM card or code. (PIN = Personal Identification Number).
According to the symbols in the display,
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either insert the card into the handset
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The display asks for the PIN code.
As an example, the following appears in
the display: > Enter the digits of your PIN code one
CLR
SOS
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entry.
Press the left of the key.
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relevant names with their numbers on Press the right of the key.
the SIM card.
As an example, the following appears in
To call up names: the display:
DIR. 3:42PM
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BILL CHRIS MIKE SANDY SOS
As an example, the following appears in
The names appear in alphabetical
the display:
order. In order to call up further names
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JULIA
C
and then
To call up further functions: One-touch dialling The following appears in the display:
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Press the right of the key.
Press at left/right. Enter the appropriate one-touch dialling
If you have already made phone calls
number with the 0 9 keys.
If a name has not been used very using the names or phone numbers
often recently, it is automatically To correct your entry:
from the SIM card, the following
removed from the TOP-8 list and has appears in the display, for example:
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to be dialled using the "Dialling by
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name" function. Press the left or right of the key and
OTTO PAULA ROBERT SANDRA SOS
continue counting or overwrite the
digits.
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To enter a one-touch dialling number:
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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLR SET Press.
Enter the appropriate phone number The following appears in the display:
Press the left of the key briefly, the To correct your entry:
METER
C
You can call up the following informa-
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tion from all telephone functions:
Keep the left of the key pressed down,
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> Reading SMS messages.
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the reception signal is shown again.
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message.
Press. Press the left of the key to dial the
sender.
The menu line shows memorised
messages that have not yet been read. Press the right of the key to display the Erasing message
next line of text;
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Press the left of the key to display the
1 2 *3 4* previous line of text.
Press and hold in the left of the key for
If more than 10 messages are memo-
CLR more than 3 seconds; the message
rised:
being displayed will be erased.
earlier messages.
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into a parking space. Audible warning indicated by a higher intermittent
signals indicate when the car is audible signal for the front end, and a
sonic sensors in the front and four in signal for the rear end. The closer the
the rear bumper measure the distance car approaches the obstruction, the
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from the nearest object. The range of more rapid the sequence of signals.
the sensors at the front of the car and at When the distance is less than 30 cm
the two rear corners ends approx. (approx. 12 in), the signal becomes
If the car is towing a trailer, the rear comes on. The system has developed a malfunc-
sensors clearly cannot supply sensible
After a distance of approx. 50 m tion if:
signals and therefore remain switched
(approx. 164 ft) has been covered or a The indicator light flashes and a contin-
off.
speed of approx. 30 km/h (approx. uous tone is emitted briefly
20 mph) is exceeded, the system is de- > When you switch on PDC at the
Automatic function activated and the indicator light goes button
In ignition key position 2, the system is out. Switch the system on again as > When you engage reverse or selector
activated automatically after approx. 1 necessary. lever position R for the first time after
second when reverse gear is selected
switching on the ignition
or the automatic transmission selector Switching off manually > If the malfunction occurs while PDC
lever moved to R.
Press the button again. is active.
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ment panel goes out shortly light will go out.
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adopt a suitable driving style in every
tractive and braking forces.
situation. Avoid taking any risks on
If the indicator light does not go out
account of the additional safety
after starting the engine, or remains on
afforded by this system. <
during a journey:
visit BMW Service for repair work. Depending on the car's equipment, the
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boosts the braking force to a maximum if you require a firmer response from
and thus helps to pull the car up in the the suspension in all operating situa-
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brake application is made. It also
To change over to automatic control:
makes full use of the advantages
Press the button again; the indicator
offered by ABS.
light will go out.
Automatic control
Automatic control is activated each
new situation.
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Check Control displays the
tyres, including when the car is being
"SELFLEVEL SUSP.INACT": the self-
driven. The system reports any sudden
levelling suspension is malfunctioning.
loss of pressure in one or more tyres.
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the front, and possibly standing at an
against the tyre pressure tables starting
angle (for instance, lower at the left
on page 25 and correct them if neces-
than at the right), take it to the nearest
sary. Then activate the system.
BMW Service. Drive cautiously while
This indicator light on the instru-
the car is in this condition. The car's
be monitored.
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in the course of time (quite normal on of pressure, the red indicator comes on, indicator light comes on yellow or the
any tyre), the indicator light comes on or the message "TYRE DEFECT" message "TYRECONTROL INACTIVE"
yellow or the message "CHECK TYRE appears in the Check Control. In addi- appears in the Check Control.
tyre pressures again and correct them automatically after fitting, when the
to the values specified in the tyre pres- system has been activated. <
sure table. After this, re-activate the
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Headlight courtesy delay feature: You can have the daytime dipped
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after parking the car, with the lights car.<
switched off, the low-beam headlights
come on for a short time. You can have Automatic driving lights control*
this function deactivated if not
In this switch position, the low-
required. < beam headlights are switched
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on or off automatically
LIGHTS ON warning depending on ambient light conditions
When the ignition key is turned back (e. g. tunnels, twilight) and in rain or
are on all round the car. You can Control : * switch on the fog lights after the lights
facing the road when parked, see Daytime circuit* is no substitute for your individual
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parking lights remain lit. lights. You can have the sensitivity of the
The side lights can be switched on in driving lights control on your car
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tion 1.
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Turn the knurled wheel to vary the To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic, the Xenon headlights*
intensity of the lighting. angle of the dipped headlight beams Cars with xenon headlights are
must be varied to suit the load being equipped with automatic beam throw
carried in or on the car. adjustment.
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headlights come on automatically when
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off when the engine is restarted. They
Right or left parking lights Fog lights and rear fog lights
The green and yellow indi-
There is an additional option of
permitted in the country of use): and rear fog lights are switched on.
the lever to the appropriate turn indi- the switch returns automatically to its
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initial position.
cator position (left/right) and allow it to
lights.
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The interior lights are controlled auto- There are reading lights at the front next
Switching interior light on and off on and off using the buttons beside
manually them.
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1 Air to windscreen and side windows 5 Air to upper-body area, rear-seat 9 Heated rear window 112
passengers 113
2 Air to the upper body 113 10 Cooling 112
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6 Temperature 112
3 Air to footwell 11 Recirculated air mode 112
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figures for the interior temper- window is switched on, the outside, you can shut off the
ature. 22 6 has been found indicator light comes on. The heated supply of outside air for temporary
to be a pleasant setting. When rear window switches itself off automat- periods. The air inside the car is then
Air is cooled and dried when can also be used to shut off the
Air distribution the air conditioning is incoming airflow (see page 20).
You can direct the air to the switched on, then re-heated to suit
windows , onto the upper the temperature setting. Depending If the windows mist up in recircu-
body and into the foot- on weather conditions, the windscreen lating mode, switch this mode off
wells . Any intermediate may fog over momentarily when the and, if necessary, also increase the air
greater the incoming flow of the door sill on the driver's side.
air, the more effective heating If the engine is stopped before it has
and ventilation will be. In position 0 the reached its regular operating tempera-
blower and air conditioning are ture, the auxiliary heater continues to
switched off and the fresh air supply run for a short time, and therefore
from outside the car is entirely shut off. produces exhaust fumes.
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Draught-free ventilation Rear-seat area ventilation Defrosting and demisting
The outlets for the occupants' upper 1 Knurled wheel for opening and windows
body area can be adjusted to suit your closing the air outlets continuously 1. Use the rotary temperature selector
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warmer. noticeably less than usual, this may
renewed earlier.
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1 Air to windscreen and side windows 4 Air to rear-seat footwell 7 Individual air distribution 116
2 Air to the upper body area 118 5 Air to upper body area, rear-seat 8 Temperature left side 116
passengers 119
3 Air to footwell 9 Temperature display, air supply 116
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10 Temperature right side 116 13 Automatic Recirculated Air Control 16 Maximum cooling effect 117
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windows 116 14 Heated rear window 118 17 Air inlet grille for interior tempera-
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on AUTO button 6. Select the interior preferred combination of air supply is controlled auto-
temperature which you find most distribution settings and matically; AUTO appears in display 9
agreeable. thus switch off the AUTO see the summary on page 114. Using
program; the automatic air "+" and "" you can vary the air supply.
The description below tells you how to
supply, however, is automatically main- Your entry is indicated by a bar display,
obtain various settings which may be
tained. Air flows on to the windows , the automatic air supply is switched off
individually preferred.
to the upper body zone and to the and the automatic airflow distribution
You can also select your "", all displays disappear: the blower,
Automatic air distribution own individual temperature heater and air conditioning are
setting on the driver's and switched off and the air supply is
The AUTO program
front passenger's sides of the car. The closed. The automatic air conditioning
handles the setting of air
displayed values are a guide to the can be switched on again by pressing
distribution for you and also adapts
actual interior temperature. 22 6 is any button (except MAX button 16).
your temperature preferences to suit
recommended as a pleasant setting,
ambient conditions (summer, winter).
whether or not the air conditioning is Defrosting and demisting
in operation. During the journey, the windows
chosen temperature is reached as
This program removes ice
quickly as possible in summer and in
and condensation quickly
winter and maintained at a constant
from the windscreen and from the side
value.
windows.
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Air conditioning Maximum cooling effect > Indicator lights off: airflow from
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when the air conditioning rapidly to achieve
> Left indicator light on AUC opera-
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when the engine is started. Switching
16 6, the system switches to the recir-
switches between outside air supply
on the air conditioning system reduces
culated-air mode and air emerges at
and recirculated air according to the
this effect.
the maximum flow rate from the ventila-
available air quality
tion grilles only. Be sure to keep these
Moisture condensate forms in the
> Right indicator light on: the outside
the ground are therefore normal. < If your car has a multifunctional steering
Automatic Recirculated Air
Control (AUC) wheel with recirculated air switch (see
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window is switched on, the When the engine is cold, there is a fuel-
indicator light comes on. The heated burning auxiliary heater for warming up
rear window switches itself off automat- the car's interior more rapidly. Its
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Residual heat utilisation If the engine is stopped before it has
the automatic air conditioning settings. body area can be adjusted to suit your
cooler
battery is sufficiently charged. The LED
warmer.
conditions are met. <
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The micro-filter traps dust and pollen in
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heater, it is also equipped with inde- to the windscreen, side windows and lowers its temperature by means of the
pendent ventilation control. Cars are footwell; maximum heating output is (automatic) air conditioning blower.
also supplied with independent ventila- always used. The independent ventilation control is
The auxiliary fuel-burning heater can be Air emerges from the variable-flow,
below 16 6 if the switch-on time is upper body zone on the fascia. These
however, until the engine has reached In ignition key position 1, the airflow
its regular operating temperature. volume and air distribution are adjusted
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2. Press button 1. Indicator light 3 2. Press button 4. The indicator light
flashes three times, then emits short flashes three times and then goes
the operating period (max. 30 3. Finally, push the aerial back in.
minutes)
Renewing the battery and operating a
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3. Push the aerial back in, but only after
new transmitter: see page 166.
the first three regular flashes have
been seen.
The best signal transmission is
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Programming an alternating-code
transmitter
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Comply with the safety precau-
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operating instructions for the device in
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are then programmed with the signal
held transmitters.
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3. Press the chosen channel button on
together as follows:
the integrated universal remote
> Press the two outer channel buttons
control three times.
of the integrated universal remote
To close
Swing the lid up.
dent. <
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To lock
Lock with a master key. The glove box
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can only be unlocked with a master key.
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prevent unauthorised access to the
The lamp is protected against over- The lid of the compartment on the front, Hands-free telephone system*
charging and can therefore remain in inclined section of the centre console On cars prepared for telephone installa-
the socket when it is not in use. can be slid open and closed (arrow). tion * there is a trim panel for the hands-
If a cassette holder * is installed, each free microphone in the roof lining, near
Always switch the lamp off before cassette compartment is opened by the interior light.
inserting it into the socket, or else pressing the small button next to it.
For further information on the car
the car's battery could be drained and Compartment on centre console phone, see the separate operating
damaged. < between front seats: to open, reach into instructions.
the recess and pull up. If a car phone is
ment.
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There is further storage space in all
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There are two drinks can holders at the To empty Press the recess (arrow) briefly, then
front of the centre console (illustration). Press the edge of the lid (arrow): the press the cigarette lighter in.
Press briefly to release and open them; ashtray will pop up and can be The cigarette lighter can be removed
swing back inwards when not required. removed. when it pops back out.
insert is removed in the same way. Hold the hot cigarette lighter only
suffer burns.
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hand lamp, car vacuum cleaner or
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Non-smoker package
In cars with non-smoker equipment, the
removed.
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Folding rear seat back The centre seat belt has a small addi- Each seat back can be locked with one
Reach into the recess and pull forward tional belt lock. of the car's master keys.
(arrow 1). > If you connect up the two belt This prevents access to the luggage
When the seat backs are returned to sections, you can use the centre seat compartment from the inside of the car
the raised position again, make sure belt just like any normal three-point if you are obliged to hand over door and
that their catches engage correctly. The seat belt ignition key 3 (see page 32). This is an
red panel (arrow 2) must move down. > Disconnecting the seat belt (arrow) advantage e. g. in hotels.
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be carried safely and kept clean.
and press it down until it is heard to
Using the full length of the ski bag and engage in its holders.
2.1 0 m (approx. 7 ft) can be carried. If sides do not damage the seat
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the ski bag will only be able to hold two
(arrow).
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Loading 4. Inside the luggage compartment, Securing the load
1. Press the button (arrow 1): this will secure the loading flap to the under- Secure the skis or any other
unlock the loading flap in the luggage side of the rear window shelf with the stored objects with the retaining
compartment magnetic retainers. strap on the ski bag. Tighten the turn-
2. Press the locking levers together To stow away the ski bag, follow the buckle to ensure that the retaining strap
3. Lay out the ski bag between the front Make sure that the skis are clean before
seats. The zip fastener simplifies they are inserted into the bag, and that
access to the contents of the bag, any sharp edges on them or their bind-
and makes drying it out easier ings do not damage or pierce the ski
bag.
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With through-loading system In the touring
1. Swing out the centre armrest, detach 1. Swing out the centre armrest, detach
the cover over the opening at the top the cover over the opening at the top
(it is secured by a burr fastener) and (it is secured by a burr fastener) and
2. Press catch 1 down and swing the 2. Press catch 1 down and swing the
3. Press catch button 2: this unlocks 3. Press the catch 2: this releases the
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Folding rear seat back Roller-blind cover Protective net
Reach into the recess and pull forward Pull out the roller cover and secure it in Pull out the protective net by the loop,
(arrow). the retainers at the back. holding the rod with your other hand.
can fold down both sides to enlarge the Do not place hard or heavy
Do not allow the protective net to
luggage area. objects on the roller cover, since
retract too fast, or it could cause
they could endanger the car's occu-
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Removing roller cover and Storage Side flaps
protective net Holders for the tube are provided in To open, press the button.
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Compartment in floor Raising the floor panel flap Raising the spare wheel cover
To open: press the recessed section of Swing up the catch (black) on the Swing the cover up and attach it to the
the handle and swing up the flap (large underside of the flap and attach it to the red catch on the floor panel flap (arrow).
The flap is lockable with a master key. Before folding the floor panel flap down return the catch to its original position.
floor is obtained.
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insert each of the outer seat belts into
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Raising the load-area floor Loading
For access to the area under the floor, If you carry heavy or bulky loads in your
> Swing up the load-area floor panel > Place heavy loads as far forward as
and retain it with the rod (arrow) possible right behind the back rests
> Open the quick-release fasteners on or the load area partition and keep
touring)
seat backs
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infringed.
Securing the load carried loose inside the car, since they
A special roof rack system is available
could be dislodged by heavy braking,
> Small and light items can be retained as an accessory for your BMW. If it is
sudden avoiding action or similar and
with the tensioning straps, a load- used, please comply with the installa-
endanger the occupants. <
area net * or other suitable straps (see tion instructions supplied.
page 43)
gravity.
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When loading the roof rack, ensure that Trailer tow hitch*
the specified roof load limit, the car's
The suspension settings of your BMW
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gross weight limit and the axle loads
afford optimum safety, ride comfort and
are not exceeded.
sports performance.
The roof load must be uniformly distrib- be equipped with uprated suspension *
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uted and should not be too large in at the rear as standard. This compen-
area. Heavy items of luggage should sates for the weight of the tow hitch
always be placed at the bottom. Make and also ensures optimum road behav-
sure that sufficient clearance is avail- iour when the trailer is not being towed.
head, please see the separate instruc- BMW does not approve of any other
Drive smoothly and avoid violent accel-
tions. suspension systems offered by the
eration, braking or cornering.
Fitting automotive trade for trailer towing
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always be utilised to the full, in partic- the weight is kept as low down as
The use of a stabilising device can be
ular when towing large, heavy trailers possible and stowed if possible close to
recommended, particularly if the trailer
which are prone to swinging from side the axle.
is a heavy one. Information can be
obtained from BMW Service. to side. A low centre of trailer gravity makes the
The trailer's nose weight affects the outfit much more stable and safe to
car's gross weight limit or rear axle load Do not exceed either the trailer's gross
limit being exceeded if a trailer is being weight or the specified trailer load limit
towed. The car's payload limit is for the car. The smaller value is the limit
reduced by the weight of the trailer tow which should be adhered to.
hitch and, if a trailer is being towed, by
Before purchasing a trailer it is advis-
its nose weight. The gross weight limit
able to obtain a declaration from the
for the combined car and trailer must
trailer manufacturer concerning the
not be exceeded.
effective trailer weight and trailer
payload limit.
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holding up other traffic, do not attempt a trailer is 80 km/h (50 mph) in
be expected if a trailer (caravan) is
to climb gradients steeper than 12 X. Germany, and similar speed limits apply
towed. Try to avoid operating electrical
If an application is made to tow a in other countries also.
equipment for too long at a time, in
heavier trailer, the limit is 8 X. If the trailer begins to snake, the outfit order to limit the drain on the car's
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immediately. Only attempt to steer out
On vehicles with automatic trans-
of the situation if this is absolutely Before starting a journey, check
mission, engage position "D" when
essential; make any steering move- that the trailer's rear lights are
climbing long inclines, otherwise
ments as gently as possible. operating correctly. <
bubbles may form in the fuel as a result
more susceptible to snaking. Always Two outside mirrors which bring both
shift down to the next-lower gear rear corners of the trailer into your field
down as 1st gear if necessary and this kind can be obtained from BMW
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instructions, which are intended to Do not rest your foot on the brake
New tyres do not achieve their full road
ensure that your car achieves its pedal while the car is in motion. Even
grip immediately, for production
optimum operating life and economy. slight continuous pressure on the brake
reasons. You should therefore drive in a
pedal could cause overheating, brake
restrained manner for the first 300 km
Engine and final drive (approx. 200 miles).
pad wear or even brake system failure.
Aquaplaning:
Up to 2,000 km (approx. 1,300 miles):
drive at varying road and engine Braking system When driving on wet or slushy surfaces,
Observe the national speed limits. walking pace, otherwise the engine,
increased.
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on the shelf, as they could be dislodged
prevents the wheels from locking when
by heavy braking or a sudden avoid-
the brakes are applied, and thus
ance manoeuvre, and endanger the
increases active safety.
car's occupants.
Coat hooks:
Braking with ABS
Items of clothing hung from the hooks
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You use ABS most effectively by
must not obstruct the driver's view. Do
applying maximum brake pressure in
not hang any heavy objects from the
situations which call for this ("full
hooks, as these could endanger the
braking"). Since the vehicle remains
car's occupants in the event of heavy
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tyre, this seriously affects the car's
car are matched to its characteristics
handling and braking, and could cause
and ensure not only optimum road
the driver to lose control. Avoid over-
safety but also the desired level of ride
loading the car, as this could cause
comfort.
the tyres' load capacity limit to be
The condition of the tyres and mainte-
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nance of the correct tyre pressures not
heat the tyres and cause internal
only influence tyre life but are also deci-
damage to them in the short to medium
sive factors in ride quality and above all
term. In some cases, this can result in
in road safety.
sudden loss of tyre pressure.
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depth of 1.6 mm (approx. 0.06 in) has loss of pressure) represent a risk of
been reached; this is the legal limit for serious or even fatal injury to the car's
tyre wear. Below a tread depth of 3 mm occupants and to all other road users. <
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(approx. 0.12 in) there is a risk of aqua-
A tyre's date of manufacture is shown for each tyre size, classified them as
as part of the inscription on the tyre safe for use and approved them. BMW
DOT ... 2501 means for instance that these makes. Observe any national
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The correct tyres Never exceed the maximum speed Fine-link BMW snow chains are only
laid down for the winter tyres fitted permitted if fitted to both rear wheels.
BMW recommends you to fit winter
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to your car. When fitting, comply with the manufac-
tyres (M+S radial-ply) if the car is used
Lack of expert knowledge or incorrect turer's instructions. When snow chains
for driving in wintery conditions.
handling of tyres can cause damage are in use, do not exceed 50 km/h
Although tyres sold for all-year use with
and lead to accidents. (approx. 30 mph).
an M+S marking have better winter
All work on tyres should therefore be
characteristics than summer tyres
carried out only by experts. BMW If the car has 17 or 18-inch
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marked with speed letters H, V, W, Y or
Service will gladly place its specialised wheels, snow chains cannot be
ZR, they do not normally match the
knowledge and facilities at your fitted.
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performance of winter tyres.
disposal.<
In the interests of reliable directional
Note the speed limit applicable to suitable for winter driving conditions
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To unlock To open To close
Pull the lever at the left under the Pull the release lever and open the lid. Allow the engine compartment lid to
regulations which have to be complied all doors or lids on the car, make
with, have the work performed by BMW sure that the engine compartment lid is
materials could represent a safety risk If you notice during the journey that the
for the car's occupants or other road engine compartment has not been
correctly. <
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1 Reservoir for brake fluid (under the 3 Engine oil dipstick 150 6 Reservoir for intensive cleaning
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2 Jump-start connection point 173 7 Reservoir for windscreen washer and
5 Coolant level-equalising tank 152
headlight cleaning system 150
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Headlight cleaning system* and Intensive cleaning system* Checking engine oil level
windscreen washer Content approx. 1.0 litre (1.8 pints). 1. Park the car on a horizontal surface
Capacity in litres (Imp. pints). 2. Switch off the engine, which should
Fill with intensive cleaning agent. This is
Windscreen washer: be at its regular operating tempera-
frost-resistant down to approx. 27 6
Approx. 3.5 (6.2) saloon ture
and can be obtained from BMW
Approx. 6.0 (10.6) touring 3. After about 5 minutes, take out the
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Incl. headlight cleaning system: dipstick and wipe it clean with a lint-
It is best to mix the water and packs, out of reach of children. Comply Like fuel consumption, engine oil
additive before filling the washer with the instructions on the pack. < consumption depends on driving style
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cancer.
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with a suitable warning. <
steering. <
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Recommendation: have oil changes
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these oils, you can top up the oil level in inhibitor contains ethylene glycol, which
between oil changes, if only a small is flammable. For this reason, take care
amount of oil is needed, with a BMW- not to spill long-life antifreeze and
approved "long-life 98" grade of oil. corrosion inhibitor on hot parts of the
Only if no such oil is available should engine; it could ignite and cause
ACEA: A3 specification.
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not overfill.
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Checking coolant level and Spark-ignition engine:
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float rod (see also diagram next to
filler pipe).
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maintenance when a fixed distance in points and the scope of maintenance
kilometres/miles has been covered, the work, please refer to the car's Service
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since one kilometre is by no means the
while to inspect it for damage caused
same as another.
by stones flung up from the road, in
100,000 kilometres completed exclu-
order to guard against subsequent
sively in the form of short journeys
corrosion.
cannot be equated the same distance
Please remember that regular mainte- evidence that your car has been serv-
The principle of determining mainte-
nance is not only essential to ensure iced regularly and correctly, and are
nance intervals according to load effec-
that your car remains safe, but also to also the basis of any warranty claims.<
tively covers all the operating
enhance its resale value. conditions to which the car is likely to
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oil change carried out every two years,
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the road:
lights
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Access to socket for On-Board
Diagnosis (OBD):
(arrow).
device.
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The toolkit is located in the luggage Front Rear*
compartment lid/tailgate. 1. Hold the wiper blade against the
1. Raise the wiper arm slightly and hold
To open, undo the wing bolt(s). it firmly glass and pull the wiper arm off/
2. Move the sliding safety catch (arrow) unclip it (arrow) at the outer pivot
and take off the wiper blade towards 2. Offer up the new wiper blade and
blades.<
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Lights and bulbs make an important Please note when cleaning the
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Appropriate care and attention should > Do not rub them when dry or use
components. If you are unfamiliar with > Soak dirt or other deposits (e.g. dead
such tasks, it is better to entrust them insects) with BMW Shampoo and
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> Use a de-icer spray to remove ice
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Do not touch the glass of a new deposits not a scraper or other hard
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the bulb manufacturer, to avoid causing
injury or damage when changing 1. Turn the bulb holder to the left
bulbs. < (arrow) and take it off
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2. Pull out the bulb and change it.
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fog lights and continue the journey with
fatal accidents resulting from the Side and parking lights Front flashing turn indicator
high electrical voltages that are
10 Watt bulb 21 Watt bulb
present, work on the xenon lighting
1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and
system including bulb changing should
The bulb holder and reflector are a
take it off
only be performed by specialist
single unit, and are changed
2. Press the bulb in slightly, turn to the
personnel. < together. < left and remove.
engages correctly
tion.
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Side turn indicator repeater* Fog lights 2. Remove the two screws (arrows)
5 Watt bulb H8 bulb, 35 Watt 3. Remove the cover next to the head-
light
1. Press the light forwards at its rear
The bulb is pressurised, so 4. Rotate the headlight through 90 3
edge (arrow) with the fingertip and
protect the eyes and wear gloves. anti-clockwise and pull forward to
take it out
There is otherwise a risk of injury if the remove
2. Press the bulb in slightly, turn to the
bulbs are damaged. < 5. Detach the cable connector
left and remove.
6. Turn the bulb anti-clockwise and
the front
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Rear lights: light-emitting diodes luggage compartment, using the Rear lights: light-emitting diodes
3 Rear fog lights red turn to the left, take out and renew 3 Rear fog lights red
4. Insert bulb holder and twist clock-
4 Reversing lights white 4 Reversing lights white
wise as far as limit position.
5 Brake lights red 5 Brake lights red
In the event of a fault in the rear In the event of a fault in the rear
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Minor repairs Maintenance
Lights in rear panel: Lights in tailgate: Central brake light*
1. Open the flap in the side panel trim 1. Open the trim in the tailgate 21 Watt bulb
2. Turn the quick-release fastener and 2. Turn the quick-release fastener 1. Open the luggage compartment lid
take off the trim in front of the bulb (arrow) and take off the bulb holder 2. Use a screwdriver to unclip the cover
holder 3. Press the bulb in slightly, turn to the on the underside of the rear window
3. Turn the quick-release fastener left and remove. shelf (arrow)
(arrow) and take off the bulb holder 3. Turn the bulb holder to the left and
4. Press the bulb in slightly, turn to the take it off
left and remove. 4. Press the bulb in slightly, turn to the
installed behind the right-hand flap, touring: LED strip light in tailgate.
release the toggle screw and swing the
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Observe the times stated below
Licence plate lights Changing the batteries heater (in luggage compartment or
5 Watt bulb Renew the batteries if the indicator light load area on right, see page 172) and
Wheel-changing 167n
Safety precautions in the event of Position the car's jack on a firm surface.
Overview
Halt the car as far away from the main under the jack, or the maximum lifting
surface; switch on the hazard warning car has been jacked up, do not lie
Engage the steering lock in the straight- could lead to a potentially fatal acci-
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ahead position, apply the handbrake dent. <
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and select first or reverse gear or
is a risk of the car or the jack sliding luggage compartment and loosen the
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swing the crank handle back in and
clip it securely
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nut to remove it.
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168n Wheel-changing
Procedure
1. Note the safety precautions on the
previous page
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in front of the front wheel on a down-
> Spare wheel and adapter * to remove 3. If full-width wheel covers* are *
4. Version with adapter : place the
the wheel stud cover * (see next but installed: reach into the vent holes adapter on the wheel stud cover,
one column) and pull the cover off attach the wheel stud wrench and
Both are kept next to the jack. Take press to the left (see illustration)
off the adapter or the plastic cap. 5. If hub covers * are fitted: lever off the
Unscrew the wing nut (arrow) by cover by inserting a screwdriver
hand and take out the wheel blade into the slot. For thiefproof
> Wheel stud wrench and screwdriver wheel studs, see page 170
In the toolkit in the luggage compart- 6. Slacken off the wheel studs by a
Wheel-changing 169n
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supplied with the car, otherwise the
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17. With wheel stud cover: align the
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arrow on the cover with the line on
earliest opportunity.
mounting point to the wheel which it with at least two studs inserted on
*
(RDC) :
the jack head should enter the firmly, working across the hub
point (see picture detail) as the jack 13. Lower the car and remove the jack
until the wheel you wish to change 15. With full-width wheel covers: place
9. Take out the wheel studs and valve cutout is aligned with the tyre
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10. Remove heavy dirt deposits from the wheel with both hands
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another type of vehicle or any other weights for alloy wheels. Do not
load with this jack; this could result in attempt to use hammer-on steel
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delay, using a suitable calibrated torque event of a puncture or similar it
wrench (correct tightening torque = may be necessary to fit the spare wheel
When replacing a wheel in the spare factorily in all load and speed ranges, in
wheel well, make sure that the central such cases, fit a wheel and tyre of the
1 Stud cap (not for wheels with wheel
threaded rod in the well is not bent or correct size as soon as possible. < stud cover or hub cap)
damaged.
2 Wheel stud for adapter
If the car is not fitted with alloy wheels
3 Adapter (in toolkit, next to spare
of the Original BMW type, note that
wheel in the touring)
different wheel studs may be needed.
To remove:
Have a flat tyre repaired as soon as
possible, and the wheel and tyre rebal- 1. Turn cap 1 slightly to the left with the
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raised section on the wheel stud when
nance whatsoever, in other words the engine stopped, via the connections in
pressed on. < quantity of acid it contains will normally the engine compartment (see "Starting
The code number is embossed on the last for the full operating life of the with a flat battery", page 173).
careful note of this number and keep it Dispose of old batteries only at an
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in a safe place, in case the adapter is Please address all queries authorised collecting point or
lost. concerning the battery to BMW return them to BMW Service. Batteries
mation is provided for reference only. < against falling over when in transit. <
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In glove box In the luggage compartment In the load area
Open the glove box and turn the two Fold the right-hand side trim down with Press the button on the right-hand flap
white quick-release fasteners to the the handle provided. to open it, and pull the trim to one side.
left.
If a sub-woofer loudspeaker * is
installed behind the right-hand flap,
The Mobile Service of the BMW Group Do not use the spray products sold as 1. Check that the other vehicle's
is there to assist you round the clock, starting aids. battery has a voltage of 12 Volt.
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including at weekends and on public This should be printed on the
If the car's own battery is flat, your
holidays. battery cover
BMW's engine can be started by using
2. Do not disconnect the batteries
If you have a breakdown, please call two jump leads from another vehicle's
when jump-starting. Switch off any
the Mobile Service control centre for battery. In the same way, you can help
consumers in both vehicles
your home country. The telephone another car to start. Use only leads with
3. The bodies of the two vehicles must
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numbers are to be found in the "Service fully insulated battery post clips.
not make contact risk of short-
Contact" brochure.
circuit
Do not touch any electrically live
4. Run the engine of the donor vehicle
parts when the engine is running,
damaged. <
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slightly greater degree
jump leads
positive terminal of the battery in the negative terminals of the two Have the battery recharged by BMW
the other vehicle and the jump- vehicles. First connect it to the Service if necessary.
over this connection on the BMW is the donor vehicle, then to the nega-
arrow in illustration
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that the towrope is taut when the
Using a towbar
The towing eyes of both vehicles
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should be on the same side. If it is
spare wheel) and should always be Do not tow a vehicle heavier than
carried on the car. It can be screwed in Screw the towing eye in fully to your own, as there is otherwise a
at the front or the rear of the car, and is avoid the risk of its thread being risk of losing control.<
only to be used for towing on a firm damaged.
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helps to avoid sudden tensile loads.
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Cars with catalytic converter should 1. Turn ignition key to position 1, to 1. Set the selector lever to N
only be tow-started if the engine is enable the brake lights, turn indica- 2. Maximum towing speed:
cold. It is always preferable to use jump tors, horn and windscreen wipers to 70 km/h (approx. 43 mph)
2. Turn the ignition key to position 2 If the car's electrical system has failed,
4. Keep the clutch pedal down. When following vehicles, for instance by
the car is moving, gradually release placing a notice or the warning triangle
the clutch pedal. After the engine has in the rear window.
operate. <
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Initial overview
Overview
Controls in detail
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Operation, maintenance
Technical data
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BMW 520i/ BMW 523i BMW 525i/ BMW 530i/ BMW 535i
Number of cylinders 6 6 6 6 8
Number of cylinders 8 4 6 6
Electronics
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5-sp. gearbox Automatic Automatic 5-sp. gearbox
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(Imp. mpg) (31.4/29.7) (28.5/28.0) (26.2) (30.1/28.8)
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(Imp. mpg) (15.9) (15.3/15.1) (15.5/14.9) (36.2/34.9)
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(Imp. mpg) (23.7) (23.0/22.4) (23.0/22.1) (47.9/46.3)
Fuel consumption is determined according to a standard test method (93/116/EU). It is not the same as the average fuel
consumption in practice, which depends on a great many different factors such as driving style, load, road condition, traffic
density and flow, weather, tyre pressures etc. Engine power output and road performance data are measured in the condi-
tions laid down by 80/1269 EU and DIN 70020 (with the car to standard specification). This standard specifies the permit-
ted tolerances. Additional equipment on the car may have quite a significant influence on both performance and fuel con-
sumption, since it usually affects the car's weight and c value (drag coefficient), for instance roof rack, wider tyres,
Dimensions 183n
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All dimensions in millimetres (mm). Value after /: with automatic-dip outside mirrors
Minimum turning circle D: 11.3 m (37.1 ft); BMW 540i: 11.4 m (37.4 ft)
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All dimensions in millimetres (mm). Value after /: with automatic-dip outside mirrors
*
Height with roof rails : 1462 (BMW 530i, 540i: 1457)
Minimum turning circle D: 11.3 m (37.1 ft); BMW 540i: 11.4 m (37.4 ft)
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Overview
Weight of car, unladen (with one occupant, ready for road, tank full, excluding optional extras)
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 1570 (2461) 1575 (2472) 1605 (3538) 1685 (3715)
with automatic transmission kg (lb) 1600 (3527) 1605 (3538) 1635 (3605) 1730 (3814)
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 2005 (4420) 2010 (4431) 2070 (4564) 2150 (4740)
with automatic transmission kg (lb) 2035 (4486) 2040 (4497) 2100 (4630) 2195 (4839)
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while towing a trailer
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 2095 (4618) 2030 (4475) 2050 (4519) 2240 (4938)
with automatic transmission kg (lb) 2125 (4685) 2130 (4696) 2190 (4828) 2285 (5038)
Rear axle load limit kg (lb) 1125 (2480) 1125 (2480) 1170 (2579) 1200 (2645)
for trailer towing kg (lb) 1240 (2734) 1240 (2734) 1275 (2811) 1305 (2877)
Towing loads according to EU operating permit (acc. to factory specification and legally permitted in Germany).
BMW Service will have details of possible increases. Note and comply with different values in certain countries.
unbraked kg (lb) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653)
Luggage compartment capacity acc. to VDA test litres (cu.ft) 460 (16.2) ii
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If you make full use of the quoted trailer load limit on gradients up to 12 X and also wish to load the car itself up to its
permissible gross weight limit, you are recommended not to drive up gradients steeper than 10 X.
Do not exceed either the axle load limits or the car's gross weight limit.
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Weight of car, unladen (with one occupant, ready for road, tank full, excluding optional extras)
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 1705 (5759) 1565 (3450) 1670 (3682) 1700 (3748)
with automatic transmission kg (lb) 1735 (3825) 1680 (3704) 1710 (3770)
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 2170 (4784) 2000 (4409) 2135 (4707) 2165 (4773)
with automatic transmission kg (lb) 2200 (4850) 2145 (4729) 2175 (4795)
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 2260 (4982) 2000 (4409) 2210 (4872) 2255 (4971)
with automatic transmission kg (lb) 2290 (5049) 2235 (4927) 2265 (4993)
Front axle load limit kg (lb) 1090 (2403) 975 (2149) 1060 (2337) 1080 (2381)
Rear axle load limit kg (lb) 1200 (2646) 1135 (2502) 1170 (2579) 1170 (2579)
for trailer towing kg (lb) 1305 (2877) 1200 (2646) 1275 (2811) 1275 (2811)
Towing loads according to EU operating permit (acc. to factory specification and legally permitted in Germany).
BMW Service will have details of possible increases. Note and comply with different values in certain countries.
unbraked kg (lb) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653)
Luggage compartment capacity acc. to VDA test litres (cu.ft) 460 (16.2)
If you make full use of the quoted trailer load limit on gradients up to 12 X and also wish to load the car itself up to its
permissible gross weight limit, you are recommended not to drive up gradients steeper than 10 X.
Do not exceed either the axle load limits or the car's gross weight limit.
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Overview
Weight of car. unladen (with one occupant, ready for road, tank full, excluding optional extras)
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 1670 (3682) 1680 (3704) 1720 (3792) 1815 (3792)
with automatic transmission kg (lb) 1700 (3748) 1710 (3770) 1750 (3858) 1845 (3858)
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 2195 (4839) 2205 (4861) 2245 (4949) 2280 (5026)
with automatic transmission kg (lb) 2225 (4905) 2235 (4927) 2275 (5015) 2310 (5093)
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while towing a trailer
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 2125 (4685) 2205 (4861) 2270 (5004) 2370 (5225)
with automatic transmission kg (lb) 2225 (4905) 2235 (4927) 2300 (5071) 2400 (5291)
Rear axle load limit kg (lb) 1275 (2811) 1275 (2811) 1275 (2811) 1275 (2811)
for trailer towing kg (lb) 1360 (2998) 1360 (2998) 1400 (3086) 1410 (3108)
Towing loads according to EU operating permit (acc. to factory specification and legally permitted in Germany).
BMW Service will have details of possible increases. Note and comply with different values in certain countries.
unbraked kg (lb) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653) 750 (1653)
Data
(cu.ft) (14.5 53.8)
If you make full use of the quoted trailer load limit on gradients up to 12 X and also wish to load the car itself up to its
permissible gross weight limit, you are recommended not to drive up gradients steeper than 10 X.
Do not exceed either the axle load limits or the car's gross weight limit.
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BMW 520i with manual gearbox: 1600 kg (3527 lb) trailer load only up to a gross vehicle weight of 2125 kg (4685 lb).
If the full gross vehicle weight of 2195 kg (4839 lb) is utilised, the max. towing load is only 1530 kg (3373 lb).
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Weight of car. unladen (with one occupant, ready for road, tank full, excluding optional extras)
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 1670 (3682) 1780 (3924) 1810 (3990)
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 2195 (4839) 2305 (5082) 2335 (5148)
with manual gearbox kg (lb) 2110 (4652) 2210 (4652) 2360 (5203)
Front axle load limit kg (lb) 1000 (2205) 1065 (2348) 1085 (2392)
Rear axle load limit kg (lb) 1290 (2844) 1310 (2888) 1310 (2888)
for trailer towing kg (lb) 1300 (2866) 1390 (3064) 1390 (3064)
Towing loads according to EU operating permit (acc. to factory specification and legally permitted in Germany).
BMW Service will have details of possible increases. Note and comply with different values in certain countries.
If you make full use of the quoted trailer load limit on gradients up to 12 X and also wish to load the car itself up to its
permissible gross weight limit, you are recommended not to drive up gradients steeper than 10 X.
Do not exceed either the axle load limits or the car's gross weight limit.
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BMW 520i BMW 523i BMW 525i BMW 530i BMW 535i
Automatic
Overview
Top speed km/h (mph) 226 (140) 225 (140) 238 (148) 250 (155) 250 (155)
with automatic transmission km/h (mph) 220 (137) 232 (144) 244 (152) 247 (153)
Acceleration 9.3
from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) s 9.1 (10.2) 8.1 (8.9) 7.1 (7.6) 6.9 (7.6)
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80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph)
Top speed km/h (mph) 250 (155) 206 (128) 219 (136) 230 (143)
(governed)
with automatic transmission km/h (mph) 250 (155) 219 (136) 230 (143)
(governed)
Acceleration
from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) s 6.2 (6.5) 10.6 8.9 (9.1) 7.8 (8.0)
gear)
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Top speed km/h (mph) 223 (139) 235 (146) 250 (155) 250 (155)
(governed)
with automatic transmission km/h (mph) 217 (135) 229 (142) 241 (150) 250 (155)
(governed)
Acceleration
from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) s 9.5 (10.5) 8.5 (9.3) 7.5 (7.9) 6.3 (6.7)
Top speed km/h (mph) 204 (127) 215 (134) 227 (141)
Acceleration
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Fuel tank approx. 70 (15.4 gal.) Fuel grade: page 23
including reserve of approx. 8 (1.8 gal.) with 4- and 6-cylinder engine
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Intensive cleaning system approx. 1.0 (1.8 pints)
Cooling system, incl. heater circuit 8.4 (14.8 pints) BMW 520d Further details: page 152
9.2 (16.2 pints) BMW 525d, 530d
10.5 (18.5 pints) BMW 520i, 523i, 525i, 530i
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Initial overview
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Controls in detail
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Technical data
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Everything from A to Z
A Automatic driving lights Bonnet Child seat 61
ABS (Anti-lock brake control 107 opening 148t Childproof door locks 64
system) 18, 143 Automatic Recirculated Air unlocking 148t Childproof safety switch 46
Acceleration 189 Control (AUC) 117 Boot lid Cigarette lighter 126
Accessories 9 Automatic Stability Control remote operation 36 Clock 86
Activated charcoal filter 119 plus Traction Bottle holders, see Drinks Clock, see also on-board
Active seat 53 (ASC+T) 18, 102 can holders computer Owner's
Adding engine oil 151t Automatic steering wheel Brake fluid 154 Handbook
Air conditioning 111, 116 adjustment 57 adding 154t O emissions 181
demisting windows 113 Automatic transmission with Brake hydraulics 17 Code 92
Air distribution 112, 116 Steptronic 18, 70 Brake lights, changing activating 92
Air pressure 24, 145 Auxiliary bulbs 164t deactivating 92
Air supply 112, 116 heater 112, 118, 120 Brakes 144 emergency
Air vents 114 remote control 121 Breakdown service 173t deactivation 93
Airbags 18, 60 Average fuel Bulb changing 161t selecting 92
Alarm system 32, 44 consumption 84, 91 Code, see also operating
Antifreeze, radiator 152t Average speed 84, 92 C instructions for on-board
using 152t Axle loads 185 Call charges 99 computer
Anti-lock brake system Call duration 99 Cold starting 67
(ABS) 18, 143 B Can holders, see Drinks can Comfort seat 51
Anti-theft system 44 Battery 171 holders Compartments in load
Aquaplaning 142, 145 charge indicator light 17 Car battery 171 area 133
Arrival time, estimated 91 charging 171 Car Memory 64 Computer 83, 84, 89
ASC+T (Automatic Stability recharging 171t Car phone 125 Consumption 84, 91
Control plus Beam height adjustment, Central locking 32 Controls 12
Traction) 18, 102 headlights 108 button 37 Convenient operation of
Ashtray 126, 127 Beam throw adjustment 108 Centre brake light 165 windows and sliding/tilt
AUC (Automatic Recircu- Biodiesel 23 Check Control 81 sunroof 33, 35
lated Air Control) 117 Blower 112, 116 button 81 Convenient starting 67
Automatic air BMW Active seat 53 Checking engine oil Coolant 152
conditioning 114, 116 BMW Comfort seat 51 level 150t adding 153t
Child restraint systems 61 Coolant thermometer 79
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Cruise control 75 Handbook EDC (Electronic Damping Engine size 180
Cup holder, see Drinks can Dimensions 183 Control) 104 Engine, starting 66
holders Dipped headlights 107 Electric mirror heating 58 Estimated time of arrival 91
automatic 107 Electric steering wheel
D Dipstick 150 adjustment 57 F
Date Disc brakes 144 Electric window lifts 45 Failure displays 81
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calling up 86 Displacement 180 Electrical consumer Failure indications 81t
changing 86 Display lighting 108 failure 172t False alarms, avoiding 45t
Date, see also on-board Displays 13, 15 Electronic Damping Control Filling capacities 191
computer Owner's Distance 90 (EDC) 104 Flashing turn indicator
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by TOP-8 96 Dynamic Brake Control Engine data 180 figures 181
via one-touch dialling (DBC) 18, 104 Engine oil 150 Fuel filler flap 22
number 97 Dynamic Stability Control checking level 150 Fuel gauge 78
(DSC) 18, 102
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Diesel fuel 23 consumption 150 Fuel grade 23
Digital clock 86 grades 152 Fuel tank 191
level 17, 18 Fuses 172
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Everything from A to Z
G Heating and Intensive cleaning 73 Load area 38, 132
Gearbox, manual-shift 69 ventilation 111, 114 Intensive cleaning capacity 185
Glove box 124 Heating with engine system 150 net 43
Grilles 111, 114 stopped 118 Interior lights 110 opening separately 38
Gross weight 185 Heavy loads 135 remote control 36 Load area cover,
Gross weight limit 185 Height 183 Interior movement touring 132
Height adjustment, seats 50 detector 44 Loads 135
H High-beam
headlights 19, 109
deactivating 45t
Interior protection 45
securing 135
Lockable wheel studs 170
Hand lamp 125
bulb changing 161t Interlock 66 Long-life oils 152
Handbrake 18, 68
Holders for drinks cans 126 Intermittent wipe 73 Low fuel level warning
Hand-free telephoning 125
Horn 12 light 78
Hands-free
microphone 125
Hydraulic Brake Assistant, J Low-beam headlights 107
see DBC Jack 167 automatic 107
Hazard warning
Jump starting 173 bulb changing 161t
flashers 12t
Head airbags 60 I Luggage
Luggage compartment lid/ Mirror, anti-glare 59 Oil level 150t PDC (Park Distance
tailgate 38 Mirror, inside, automatic- checking 150 Control) 101
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opening from inside the dip 59 Oil level warning light 18 Performance 180, 189
car 40 Mirror memory 55 Oil pressure, indicator Petrol 23
remote operation 36 Mirror, tilt-down 56 light 17 Pollen 119
Luggage compartment/load Mirrors 58 Oil Service 80 Pollen filter 113
area lights 110 Mirrors, outside, automatic- Old batteries 171 Power socket 127
Lumbar support 51 dip 59 On-board computer Preheater operation, see
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Mobile Service 173t remote control 93 also on-board computer
M Modifications, On-board computer, see Owner's Handbook
M+S tyres 147 technical 9, 156 also separate on-board Preheating 19, 67
Maintenance 80t , 155t Multifunctional steering computer Owner's Protective net 132
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Microphone, hands- Odometer 77 Park Distance Control changing bulb 164t
free 125 Oil additives 151 (PDC) 101 Rear light 164
MID (Multi-Information Oil change intervals, see Parking aid 101 Rear lighting system 164
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Display) 85 Service booklet Parking brake 68 changing bulbs 164t
dialling by TOP-8 96 Oil grades 152t Parking lights 109 Rear seat back, folding 128
changing bulb 162t
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Everything from A to Z
Rear window Reverse 69 Self-levelling Starting difficul-
cleaning 74 Reversing lights 69 suspension 19, 105 ties 67t , 173, 175t
heated 118 Revolution counter 78 inactive 105t Starting the engine 66
heating 112 Rims 146 Service 80t Starting with a flat
opening 40 Roller sunblinds 119 Service Booklet 155 battery 173t
renewing wiper Roller-blind cover, Service Interval Steering lock 66
blade 160t touring 132 indicator 80, 155 Steering wheel
washer 74 Roof load 185 Servicemobile, see Mobile automatic adjustment 57
Rear-seat area Roof rack 136 Service heating 58
ventilation 119 Rule of the road Shiftlock 70 height adjustment 57
Reception signal 99 headlight Side airbags 60 memory 55
Recharging battery 171t adjustment 156t Side lights 107 with multifunction
Recirculated air Running in 142 changing bulb 162t buttons 20
mode 112, 117 Ski bag 129 Steering wheel, see also
Reclining seat 49 S touring 131 multifunctional steering
Refuelling 22 Safety buttons on doors 37 Sliding/tilt sunroof 47 wheel
Reminder signal 87 Seat back convenient Steering wheel, see also
Remote control 34 adjustment 50, 51 operation 33, 35 sports steering wheel
auxiliary heater 121 Seat belts 54 Snow chains 147t Steptronic 70
integrated universal 122 Seat, electrically Socket 127 Stopping the engine 68
keys 32 adjusted 51 Socket for On-Board Stopwatch 87
on-board computer 93 Seat heating 56 Diagnosis 157 Stopwatch, see also on-
Remote control for Seat height Spare keys 32 board computer Owner's
independent heater adjustment 50, 51 Spare wheel 168t Handbook
changing battery 166t Seat, mechanical 50 Special oils 152 Storage compartments 125
new transmitter 166t Seat memory 55 Speed 92 Storage space 125
Renewing fuses 172t Seats, adjusting 49 Speed limit 89 Stratified temperatures 118
Replacement keys 32 Selecting desired memory Speedometer 13, 15 Sun roller blind 119
Residual heat 118 settings 64 Split rear seat back 128 Sunroof 47
Restraint system 61 Selector lever, automatic Sport seat 50, 51 closing after electrical
Retaining straps 43 transmission 70 Sports steering wheel 20 fault 48t
Retreaded tyres 146 electrical failure 48t
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Supplementary functions for dialling by name 95 Torch 125 Transmitter, new, for
telephone operation 99 dialling via one-touch Torque 180 independent heater
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Switching off the interior dialling number 97 touring remote control 166t
protection 36t emergency call 95 compartments in load Trip distance recorder 77
Switch-on times, input 88 notebook function 98 area 133 Turn indicators 72
Symbols 8 supplementary folding rear seat back 132 Turning circle 183
functions 99 lashing down loads 136 Tyre
T Telltale lights 17t load area 132 changing 167t
Controls
Tailgate Temperature, adjusting 112 net, protective 132 condition 145
emergency Temperature opening rear window 40 damage 145t
operation 42t control 113, 116 rear window washer 74 failures 167t
opening from inside the Temperature display, engine releasing fuel filler flap if an tread 145
Data
preparation 125 Timer, see also on-board Trailer loads 185
grilles 111
Telephone operation 94 computer Owner's Trailer nose weight 185
independent 120
Telephone operation via Handbook Trailer tow hitch, cover
rear-seat area 113
Toolkit 160t flap 137
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MID 94 Vents, ventilation 114
dialling by input of phone Top speed 189 Transmission 70
Viscosity 152
number 97, 98 TOP-8 96
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Everything from A to Z
Voice input 20 Windscreen washer 73
see also separate Owner's Windscreen washer
Handbook reservoir, refilling 150t
Windscreen wiper blades,
W renewing 160t
Warm feet, cool head 113 Windscreen wipers 73
Warning displays 81 Winter tyres 147
Warning light Winter-grade diesel 23
"Fasten seat belts" 18 Wiper blades,
low fuel level 78 renewing 160t
Warning signals 81t Wipers 73
Warning triangle 21t Working on engine 148t
Washer fluid, adding 150t
Washer reservoir, X
refilling 150t Xenon headlights 108, 162
Water on road 142
Wear indicators in tyres 145
Weights 185
Wheel covers 168
Wheel stud wrench 168t
Wheel studs 168
lockable 170
Wheelbase 183
Wheel-changing 167
Wheels and tyres 146
Width 183
Window lifts 45
Window safety switch 46
Windows 45, 116
convenient
operation 33, 35
defrosting 113t
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Refuelling stop
So that you always have access to the Fuel
data you need when refuelling, you are
recommended to add the relevant infor- Designation
mation to the table shown here.
Use the index to find the pages with
the information that is applicable to Enter your preferred grade
your car. of fuel here.
Engine oil
Grade
Up to 4 persons
Sheer Driving
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