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titel.fm Page 1 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:45 PM Owner's Handbook for Vehicle ba.book Page 1 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 520i 523i 525i 530i 535i 540i saloon touring 520d 525d 530d ba.book Page 3 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Congratulations on your choice of a BMW. The better you are acquainted with your car, the easier it will be to drive. We would therefore like to offer you the following advice: This Owner's Handbook contains important information on operating and looking 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 full resale value. There are other brochures providing supplementary information. We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG Preface ba.book Page 4 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Contents Initial overview Driving area 12 13 17 Controls in detail Opening and closing: Keys 32 32 Central locking system Opening and closing via the door lock Opening and closing via the remote control Opening and closing from the inside 37 34 33 Safety systems: Airbags 60 61 64 Carrying children in safety Car Memory, Key Memory Instrument panel Indicator and warning lights Steering wheel with multifunction buttons 20 21 Warning triangle First-aid kit Refuelling 21 22 23 Driving: Ignition switch 66 66 68 Starting the engine Stopping the engine Handbrake 68 69 Fuel grades Tyre pressures 24 Luggage compartment lid/ tailgate 38 40 Manual gearbox Rear window Automatic transmission with Steptronic 70 Luggage compartment/load area 43 44 45 47 Turn indicators/headlight flasher 72 73 Alarm system Electric windows Sliding/tilt sunroof Wipers/rain sensor Cruise control 74 Adjusting: Correct seated position Seats 49 50 49 Everything under control: Distance recorder (odometer); outside temperature display 77 78 Seat adjustment, mechanical Seat adjustment, electric Head restraints 53 53 51 Revolution counter Energy Control Fuel gauge 78 78 BMW Active seat © 2001 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without written permission from BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 98 07 0 156 204 English/Thailand X/2001 Printed in Thailand Printed on environmentally friendly paper (bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling) Seat belts 54 Coolant thermometer 79 80 Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory Seat heating 56 57 55 Service Interval indicator Check Control Computer 84 81 Adjusting steering wheel Steering wheel heating Mirrors 58 Multi-Information Display (MID) 85 86 58 Digital clock in MID Computer in MID 89 94 Telephone operation via MID Contents ba.book Page 5 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 5n Operation, maintenance Controls in detail Park Distance Control (PDC) 101 control Glove box 122 124 125 Driving hints 142 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Brakes 143 144 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 102 Storage compartments Car phone 125 126 Drinks can holders Front ashtray 126 (EDC) 104 105 Cigarette lighter Rear ashtray 126 Tyre pressures 145 145 Self-levelling suspension Tyre Pressure Control (RDC) 105 127 Condition of tyres New tyres 146 Loading and load-carrying: Through-loading system Ski bag touring: Load area 132 132 129 128 Wheel and tyre combinations Winter tyres Snow chains 146 Lights: Side lights/low-beam (dipped) headlights 107 108 147 147 Instrument lighting Roller-blind cover Protective net 132 Headlight beam throw adjustment 108 109 Compartments in load area Load 110 133 135 136 137 High beams/parking lights Fog lights 109 Interior light/load-area light Reading lights 110 Roof rack Towing a trailer Controlled-temperature air for a pleasant interior climate: Automatic air conditioning Roller sun blind Auxiliary heater 119 120 114 Independent ventilation control 120 Remote control for auxiliary heater 121 Keywords Data Air conditioning 111 Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Electronic Damping Control Wheels and tyres: Overview Technical features for journey comfort and safety: Practical interior equipment: Integrated universal remote Driving precautions: Running in 142 ba.book Page 6 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Contents Operation, maintenance Technical data Minor repairs In the engine compartment: Engine compartment lid 148 The engine compartment at a glance 149 150 Replacing parts: Toolkit 160 160 161 Wiper blades Engine data 180 Fuel consumption, carbon dioxide/O emissions Dimensions Weights 185 189 191 183 181 Lights and bulbs Washer fluid Engine oil Coolant Remote control for auxiliary heater 166 167 170 150 Performance 152 154 Wheel-changing Filling capacities Brake fluid Thiefproof wheel studs Battery Fuses 171 172 Maintenance: The BMW Maintenance System 155 Mutual aid: Mobile Service 173 173 175 Starting with a flat battery Tow-starting, towing away 156 Legal requirements and regulations: Rule of the road 156 Technical modifications OBD socket 157 ba.book Page 7 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 7n Index From A to Z 194 Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Overview ba.book Page 8 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 8n Notes on this Owner's Handbook We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Handbook easy to find. The quickest access to a particular topic or item is by consulting the detailed alphabetical index at the end. Consult the first chapter for an initial overview of your car. The detailed list of contents on the preceding pages is intended to arouse your curiosity about your new BMW and encourage you to read this information carefully. When the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember to hand over this Owner's Handbook; it is regarded legally as part of the vehicle. Symbols used indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.< However, certain systems can only be activated or adjusted by BMW Service.< Your car When you ordered your BMW, you chose various items of equipment. This handbook describes all models and equipment specifications which BMW offers within this particular model line. This explains why the handbook may also contain details of items which you contains information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle.< refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.< have not ordered. The differences can easily be identified by the asterisk shown against optional extras. If your BMW contains equipment that is not described in this Owner's Handbook (e. g. a car radio or telephone), supplementary operating instructions will be supplied and you are requested to study and comply with them. * < If you have any queries, BMW Service will be glad to advise you. marks the end of a specific item of information. * identifies optional extras or specific national-market items of equipment, and also accessories. t identifies index entries which refer you to sections on minor repairs or maintenance tasks. identifies systems or components which can either be activated or adapted to suit an individual driver's requirements ("Car Memory", "Key Memory"). See page 64. Notes Symbols Your car ba.book Page 9 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 9n Status at time of printing The high safety and quality standards of BMW vehicles are maintained by unceasing development work on designs, equipment and accessories. Because of this, your car may differ from the information supplied in the Owner's Handbook. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. You are therefore asked to appreciate that no legal claims can be entertained on the basis of the data, illustrations or descriptions in this handbook. For your own safety Use only parts and accessory products which BMW has approved for your car. Parts and products which BMW has approved for your car have been checked for safety, function and suitability. BMW accepts product liability for them. BMW cannot accept liability for parts or accessory products of any kind which it has not approved. BMW is unable to assess each individual product of outside origin as to its In short, the functional efficiency or value, may be affected if its specification is altered by installing parts not approved for it. Original BMW parts and accessories, other BMW-approved products and competent advice on all BMW Service.< indicates vehicle components on which it is advisable to consult this Owner's Handbook. In cars with right-hand drive, some controls will be located differently from those illustrated in this handbook.< suitability for use on BMW vehicles without safety risk. Nor can suitability be assured if a specific national permit (e. g. General Operating Permit) has been issued or if, for example, an official inspection authority (such as the German TÜV) has approved the product. These tests cannot always take into account the full range of operating conditions applicable to BMW vehicles and may therefore be Status at time of printing For your own safety Keywords Data inadequate. Minor repairs Maintenance Symbol for components and assemblies Controls related matters are obtainable from Overview road safety of your BMW, and also its ba.book Page 10 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 10n ba.book Page 11 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 11n Initial overview Overview Controls in detail Controls Minor repairs Technical data Data Index Keywords Overview Minor repairs Maintenance Operation, maintenance ba.book Page 12 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 12n Driving area 1 Side/parking lights 2 !'@A%&& 107 3 Fog lights 109 73 32 7 Heated rear window 8 Horn, entire surface 112, 118 > Turn indicators 72 > Parking lights 109 > High-beam headlights > Headlight flasher 72 > Computer 84, 89 4 Wipers/washer 5 Central locking system 109 6 Hazard warning flashers 9 Electric steering wheel adjustment* 57 ba.book Page 13 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Instrument panel 13n 1 Fuel gauge 78 19 6 Coolant thermometer 79 17 to 19 10 Computer display for operation from turn indicator lever, see 2 Flashing turn indicator repeater 3 Speedometer 4 High beam indicator light 19 7 Indicator and warning lights 8 Automatic transmission* selector lever and program display 9 Service Interval indicator 70 80 Control 78 Keywords 5 Revolution counter and Energy > Outside temperature > Average fuel consumption > Range before refuelling > Average speed Data page 84: Minor repairs Maintenance !'@A$&" Controls Overview ba.book Page 14 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 14n Instrument panel 11 Indicator light for Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* 18 !'@A$&" 14 Display for Check Control 81 77 17 You can also have outside temperature and the distance covered displayed in another unit of measurement.< 15 Trip distance control zeroing 16 Indicator and warning lights to 19 12 Indicator light for self-levelling suspension* 19 13 Distance recorder (odometer) and trip distance recorder 77 ba.book Page 15 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Instrument panel* 15n 1 Fuel gauge 78 19 6 Coolant thermometer 79 17 to 19 10 Outside temperature display 11 Indicator light for Automatic Stability Control plus Traction 77 2 Flashing turn indicator repeater 3 Speedometer 4 High beam indicator light 19 7 Indicator and warning lights 8 CHECK key 81 9 Automatic transmission* selector lever and program display 70 (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* 18 Control 78 Keywords 5 Revolution counter and Energy Data Minor repairs Maintenance !'@A%&# Controls Overview ba.book Page 16 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 16n Instrument panel* 12 Trip distance recorder 13 Check Control display !'@A%&# 77 81 77 15 Service Interval indicator 80 77 17 You can also have the outside temperature displayed in another unit of measurement or the Check Control messages and computer information shown in a different language.< 16 Trip distance control zeroing 17 Indicator and warning lights to 19 14 Odometer (distance recorder) ba.book Page 17 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Indicator and warning lights Technical equipment that monitors itself The functioning of indicator and warning lights marked "G" is checked when the ignition is switched on. They come on once for varying periods. If a fault occurs in one of the systems, the corresponding light will remain on when the engine is started or will come on again during the journey. The correct response to this on your part is described below. If the V-belt is defective, do not continue the journey, as there is a risk of the engine overheating and suffering damage. A defective V-belt also increases the effort needed to turn the steering wheel.< 17n Red: stop as soon as possible Battery charge Tyre pressure control (RDC)* G The battery is not being charged. The alternator V-belt is defective or there is a fault in the alternator charging circuit. Consult the nearest BMW Service. tyre is punctured or otherwise damaged. Immediately reduce speed and stop, avoiding violent braking and sudden steering wheel movements. Further details: page 105. Brake hydraulics If light remains on after releasing handbrake: have the brake fluid level checked. Before continuing your journey, read instructions on pages 144 and 154. Engine oil pressure G Possibly in conjunction with the display "STOP! ENGINE OIL PRESS" in the Check Control*: stop immediately and switch off the engine. Check engine oil level and top up if necessary. If the oil level is correct: consult the nearest BMW Service. Do not continue the journey, as damaged by inadequate lubrication.< Keywords Data the engine may otherwise be Minor repairs Maintenance Controls G Overview G A gong signal is also heard. The ba.book Page 18 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 18n Indicator and warning lights Red: important reminder Handbrake* Yellow: have this checked soon Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Brake pads* G G G Check the condition of your brake pads. Further details: page 144. Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)* Lights up when handbrake is applied. Further details: page 68. Handbrake* ABS is switched off because a fault has developed. Normal brake action is not affected (no restrictions). Have the problem examined by BMW Service. Further details: page 143. Engine oil level* If light comes on during journey: the engine oil is at its absolute minimum permitted level. Top up G Lights up when handbrake is applied. Further details: page 68. Also lights up when the message "CHECK BRAKE LININGS" appears in the Check Control. Fasten seat belts G ASC+T/DSC has been switched off by pressing the control button, or due to a fault. If there is a fault, please have it checked by BMW Service. Further details: page 102. Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)* G engine oil as soon as possible. Do not drive more than approx. 50 km (approx. 30 miles) before adding oil. Further details: page 150. Engine oil level* If light comes on when engine is switched off: top up engine oil at next suitable opportunity (e. g. when refuelling). Further details: page 150. Automatic transmission* Depending on the version, a signal sounds at the same time* or a message* appears in the Check Control display. Comes on for several seconds or, depending on version, until the seat belts are fastened. Further details of seat belts: page 54. Airbags G Fault in DBC system. Normal brake action is not affected (no restrictions). Have the system checked at the next opportunity by BMW Service. Further notes on DBC: page 104. Tyre pressure control (RDC)* Check tyre pressures, see G G Have the problem examined by BMW Service. Further details: page 60. G pages 24, 105. A fault has caused the automatic transmission to switch to the emergency-run program. Please consult the nearest BMW Service. Further details: page 72. ba.book Page 19 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM Indicator and warning lights Self-levelling suspension* 19n G Yellow: for your information Rear fog lights* Lights up when the rear fog lights are switched on. Further details: page 109. Diesel engine preheat* Green: for your information Flashes rhythmically when a turn is selected; also applies to trailer if one is being towed. Rapid out of action. Please consult the nearest BMW Service. Further details: page 105. Engine G Deterioration of exhaust emission control values. Have the problem examined by BMW Service. Engine electronics* Fault in the engine electronics. The electronics will allow you to continue your journey at reduced engine output and engine speed. Have the problem examined by BMW Service. Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE)* G flashing: system malfunction. Further details: page 72. Cruise control* Comes on when the system is switched on: ready to operate using the multifunctional steering wheel. Further details: page 74. Fog lights* Lights up when the fog lights are switched on. Further details: page 109. Do not start the engine until the light has gone out. Further details: page 67. G If light comes on during journey: Have the problem examined by BMW Service. Blue: for your information High-beam headlights Comes on when the high headlight beams are in use or the headlight flasher is used. Further details: pages 72, 109. Keywords Data Minor repairs Maintenance Controls Overview The self-levelling suspension is Flashing turn indicators ba.book Page 20 Tuesday, December 17, 2002 4:26 PM 20n * Steering wheel with multifunction buttons Integrated into the multifunctional steering wheel (MFL) and sports steering wheel are buttons to permit the following functions to be performed quickly and without the driver's attention being distracted from the traffic: To change over between telephone and radio, cassette, CD or MD. Volume control > Certain > The radio, CD, MD and tape Cruise control: calling up Forward: cassette functions air conditioning system's air > Radio Press briefly: station search on "FM" Keep pressed for a while: search run Cruise control: memorise and accelerate (+), decelerate and memorise () recirculation mode or steering wheel heating* (MFL only) > Cruise control > Certain telephone > Voice input*. > CD/MD functions* and Press briefly: track search Keep pressed for a while: searching within a track The systems in question must be switched on before they can be controlled.< > Cassette Press briefly: title skip, or to halt fast forward Keep pressed for a while: fast forward Cruise control: activate/interrupt/ deactivate. > Telephone Press briefly: To receive a telephone call, start to dial or terminate a call. Keep pressed for a while: To switch voice input on and off. Reverse: functions as forward. Browse through phone book. Recirculated air mode and Automatic Recirculated Air Control (AUC) or steering wheel heating: switching on and off