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Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A - Z Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 158 159 - © 02/04 BMW AG.
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525i 530i 545i Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it.
© 2004 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 158 159 US English II/04, 04 03 460 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Contents The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the index on page 203 .
Notes 4 Notes Using this Owner's Manual We have made every effort to ensure that you are able to find what you need in this Owner's Manual as quickly as possible. The fastest way to find specific topics is to use the detailed index at the back of the manual.
5 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The individual vehicle On purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individual- ized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment available with a specific BMW model.
Notes 6 For your own safety Maintenance and repair Advanced technology, e. g. the use of modern materials and high-per- formance electronics, requires specially adapted maintenance and repair methods.
7 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publica- tion thoroughly.
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At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to serve as a source of orientation in your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems.
Cockpit 10 Cockpit All around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 Rear window blind 96 2 Rear window safety switch 33 3 Opening and closing windows 32 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 42 5 Turn signals 55 High beams, headlamp flasher 87 Roadside parking lamps 87 Check Control 66 Computer 68 Online Edition for Part No.
At a glance 11 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 6 Buttons on steering wheel Portable phone: > Press briefly: Accept call or terminate call as well as.
Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Indicator lamps for turn signals 13 2 Speedometer with display of speed for > Cruise control 57 > Active cruise control 58 3 Fixed indicator and warning lamps 13 .
At a glance 13 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Indicator and warning lamps Technology that monitors itself The indicator and warning lamps identified by the + symbol are subjected to an oper- ation check each time you switch on the ignition or start the engine.
Cockpit 14 All around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 158 159 - © 02/04 BMW AG.
At a glance 15 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 1 Microphone for portable phone 148 2 Reading lamps 88 3 Initiating emergency call 188 4 Interior lamps .
Control Center 16 Control Center The Control Center groups the functions of a large number of switches. This means that these functions can be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to the principle of the menu guidance.
At a glance 17 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Menu guidance As of ignition key position 1, the following message appears on the Control Display: Confirm the message by pressing the con- troller; the start menu is opened.
Control Center 18 Selecting menu items and making adjustments 1 To select individual menu items: turn the controller. The marking moves. Menu items shown in white can be selected 2 To activate menu items selected with the marking: press the controller.
At a glance 19 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Status information 1 Manual or automatic air distribution for driver and passenger side 2 Display for Entertainment: Radio or CD, sound output for entertainment off.
Voice command system 20 Voice command system The concept The voice command system allows you to control operation of various vehicle sys- tems without ever removing your hands from the steering wheel. Individual menu items on the Control Dis- play can be spoken as commands.
At a glance 21 Reference Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility If there are no other voice commands, operate the equipment using the Control Center.
Voice command system 22 Notes Do not use the voice command sys- tem in emergency situations. In stress situations, voice and pitch can change. < The portable phone can also be oper- ated by voice control, refer to page 153 .
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Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information for complete control of your vehicle. Its extensive array of features and accessories, both for driving and for your own safety, comfort and convenience, are described here. Online Edition for Part No.
Opening and closing 26 Opening and closing The key set 1 Master keys with remote control. They specify the functions of the Key Memory. In the process individual func- tions of your vehicle can behave differ- ently depending on the key used, see further below.
Controls 27 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The central locking system can be oper- ated from the outside > via the remote control > via the door lock and from inside via the button for the cen- tral locking system.
Opening and closing 28 You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc. Panic mode * By pressing and holding the button for more than approx. two seconds, you can trigger the alarm system in response to any impending danger.
Controls 29 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Using door lock One turn of the key in the driver's door lock unlocks the driver's door only. Turning the key a second time unlocks all of the remaining doors, the luggage compart- ment lid and the fuel filler door.
Opening and closing 30 6. Press the controller. The setting is selected. Depending on which key you have used to open the vehicle, the last adjustment is applied.
Controls 31 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility This locks the luggage compartment lid and disconnects it from the central locking system. If you then only hand over the spare key, refer to page 26 , no access is possible via the luggage compartment lid.
Opening and closing 32 You can also open the luggage compart- ment lid with the system armed using the button on the remote control, refer to page 28 . When you close the luggage compartment lid, it is secured again. Switching off alarm > Unlock the vehicle using the remote control, refer to page 27 > or turn the ignition key to position 1.
Controls 33 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Opening and closing windows Ignition key as of position 1: > Press the switch up to the resistance po.
Opening and closing 34 vent children from operating the roof and injuring themselves etc. < Raising, opening, closing As of ignition key position 1, press the switch, or slide it in the desired direction up to the resistance point. The headliner insert slides back somewhat when you raise the glass roof.
Controls 35 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Manual operation In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can operate the glass roof manually: 1. Lower the cover downwards, if neces- sary using the screwdriver from the onboard tool kit at the positions indi- cated, refer to page 181 2.
Adjustments 36 Adjustments Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. The sitting position of the occupants also plays an important role for passive safety together with the safety belts and airbags in an accident.
Controls 37 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven, as otherwise there is a danger in the event of an accident of 'sliding under' the safety belt, eliminating the protection normally provided by the belt.
Adjustments 38 Adjusting lumbar support * You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive supplementary support to help you main- tain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
Controls 39 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Calling manually Do not call up a position from the memory while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of accident from unexpected movement of the seat or steering wheel.
Adjustments 40 Comfort seat Adjusting side extensions You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support. Front head restraints, active * The comfort seats are equipped with an active head restraint.
Controls 41 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility passenger have fastened their safety belts. Depending on the model, a signal * sounds or a message * appears on the Control Dis- play at the same time.
Adjustments 42 3. Move the controller to the left or right to select "Driver" or "Passenger " 4. Turn the controller. The adjustment is applied; the field can be changed. Active seat ventilation * The system progresses one step through the control sequence each time you press the button.
Controls 43 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Storing the mirror positions, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory on page 38 . The mirror on the passenger's side features a lens with a more convex surface than the mirror installed on the driver's side.
Adjustments 44 Steering wheel heater * Press the button with the ignition key in position 2. The indicator lamp within the button lights up when the steering wheel heater is in operation.
Controls 45 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Transporting children safely The right place for children Children always in the rear Accident research shows that the safest place for children in a vehicle is in the rear seat.
Transporting children safely 46 Installing child-restraint systems Before installing any child-restraint system or child seat, read the following: Observe the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions for instal- lation and use. Otherwise the degree of protection can be reduced.
Controls 47 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Adjust the tether strap according to the child-restraint manufacturer's instructions. < LATCH child-restraint fixing LATCH: Lower Anchor and Tethers for CHildren.
Transporting children safely 48 On journeys If side airbags are fitted in the rear, make sure that children do not lean out of the child's seat towards the door panels.
Controls 49 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Driving Ignition lock 0 Steering locked The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. After removing the key, turn the steering wheel slightly until it locks.
Driving 50 SMG Sequential manual transmission and automatic transmission Your BMW is equipped with the conve- nience starting feature. Here, it is sufficient to turn the ignition key only briefly to posi- tion 3 'Start engine' and to let go of it right away.
Controls 51 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility ously press the button of the handbrake lever. Strong application of the handbrake can lead to overbraking of the rear axle and associated 'fishtailing' of the vehicle rear end.
Driving 52 N is automatically engaged if the driver's door is opened with the engine running and neither pedals, shift paddles nor the selector lever are oper- ated. This is indicated by an acoustic signal and the flashing display N in the instrument cluster.
Controls 53 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility > Shortly before dropping below a gear- dependent minimum speed, the trans- mission downshifts automatically even without your intervention. Malfunction The warning lamp lights up and a message appears on the Control Display.
Driving 54 P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The rear wheels are blocked. R Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N Neutral For example, engage in automatic car washes. The vehicle can roll. D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation.
Controls 55 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Activating system Press the SPORT button with the ignition key in position 2. The LED in the button lights up and SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Driving 56 4. Select "Triple turn signal activation " and press the controller. Triple turn signal activation is activated. Wiper system 1 Normal wiper speed: touch once. The system automatically reverts to operation in the intermittent mode whenever the vehicle stops.
Controls 57 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Deactivate the rain sensor when passing through an automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in dam- age caused by undesired wiper activa- tion. < Washer fluid Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Driving 58 3 Interrupting cruise control With the cruise control active, briefly press the lever up or down. In addition, cruise control is interrupted automatically > when braking > when depressing the clutch pedal or engage the selector-lever position N of the automatic transmission/SMG > when DSC comes on.
Controls 59 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Vehicles with SMG Continuous operation at very high engine speeds is not possible in the Sequential mode. In this case the driver is asked to shift or the system deactivates itself.
Driving 60 Adjust your desired speed to the traf- fic conditions and remain ready to brake at all times. Great differences in speed to the vehicles driving ahead, e. g. when quickly approaching a truck or when another vehicle swerves into your lane, cannot be compensated for by the sys- tem.
Controls 61 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 4 Resume to stored desired speed and distance setting Press button 4 : The displays appear in the instrument clus- ter. The system is reactivated and uses the last stored desired speed and distance set- ting.
Driving 62 weather such as snow, strong rain or fog; or when entering interchanges, service/ parking areas or toll booths. It is also important to regulate your vehicle's speed and distance setting within applicable legal limits.
Controls 63 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility In approaching a curve, it is possible that active cruise control would react briefly to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. In addition, the system can sense if your vehicle is in a curve and may not accelerate.
Everything under control 64 Everything under control Odometer, outside temperature display, clock When the ignition is off you can briefly acti- vate the time, outside temperature and odometer displays by pressing knob 3 in the instrument cluster.
Controls 65 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Energy Control Displays the at the moment fuel consump- tion. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust emis- sions.
Everything under control 66 Symbols The service deadline has already passed. The deadline for service or a legally prescribed inspection is approaching. Please fix a service appointment. No service is currently required. You can request more detailed infor- mation on every entry.
Controls 67 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility provide you with the information you need to decide on the best way to respond. Display of a message means that a Check Control message is present. Information and malfunction reports are indicated by an illuminated indicator or warning lamp symbol.
Everything under control 68 Calling up stored reports on Control Display Using the CHECK button 1. Press the button longer: The first stored message is displayed 2. Briefly press the button: Another message is displayed each time the button is briefly pressed.
Controls 69 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility A new function appears each time you briefly press the BC button. Displays in instrument cluster The display sequence: > Cruising range > Average speed > Average fuel consumption.
Everything under control 70 Computer Select "Onboard info" and press the con- troller. > Estimated time of arrival at destination: > Entering a distance manually in the computer, see b.
Controls 71 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Display options You can display the computer or the trip computer in the assistance window. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the controller 2.
Everything under control 72 Activating limit Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Open "Navigation". On vehicles without navigation system: open "Car Data" 2. Select "Car Data" and press the con- troller 3.
Controls 73 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Depending on which key you have used to open the vehicle, the last adjustment is applied. Measurement units You can change the measurement units for consumption, distances, temperature and pressure.
Everything under control 74 5. Turn the controller to set the hours 6. Press the controller to apply the setting. The next adjustment is highlighted 7. Make the remaining adjustments. After the last adjustment, the time is stored. 12h/24h mode The mode can be set.
Controls 75 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Technology for comfort, convenience and safety PDC Park Distance Control * The concept The PDC assists you when you are parking. Signal tones and a visual display * indicate the current distance to an object behind or in front of your vehicle.
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 76 PDC with visual warning * You also enjoy the option of having the sys- tem show distances to objects on the Con- trol Display. The Control Display will also indicate the presence of objects in green before they are close enough to generate a signal tone.
Controls 77 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility EBV Electronic brake-force distribution EBV controls the brake system's applica- tion pressure at the rear wheels to ensure stable deceleration.
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 78 Reactivating DSC Press the DSC button briefly; the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC. An appro- priate driving style always remains the responsibility of the driver.
Controls 79 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility have dropped below the minimum, possi- bly owing to a leak in the hydraulic system.
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 80 When driving with snow chains or with the compact wheel, do not initial- ize the system. < Indication of a flat tire The warning lamp lights up in red and a message appears on the Control Display. In addition, an acoustic signal sounds.
Controls 81 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Brake Force Display The two-stage brake lamps light up in two stages depending on how strongly you brake.
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 82 Do not apply adhesive materials to the cover panels of the airbags, cover them or modify them in any other way. Do not attempt to remove the airbag reten- tion system from the vehicle. Never modify or tamper with either the wiring or the indi- vidual components in the airbag system.
Controls 83 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The indicator lamp refers exclusively to the front-passenger airbag sys- tem. < > The indicator lamp goes out after a few seconds. The front passenger airbags are active, e.
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety 84 2. Press the controller to open the menu 3. Select "Display settings" and press the controller 4. Select "HUD selection" and press the controller 5. Select desired information of Head-Up Display 6.
Controls 85 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Only clean the cover of the Head-Up Display with a soft, lint-free cloth or with a display cleaning cloth, as otherwise damage may result. < Online Edition for Part No.
Lamps 86 Lamps Parking lamps/low beams Parking lamps With the switch in this position, the front, rear and side vehicle lighting is switched on. You can use the parking lamps for parking. For lighting on one side for parking as an additional fea- ture, refer to page 87 .
Controls 87 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility low beams are always switched on in this switch position with the ignition key in posi- tion 2.
Lamps 88 If the automatic headlamp control is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the fog lamps. < Instrument lighting Turn the serrated dial to adjust the illumina- tion intensity. Interior lamps Control of the interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry lighting and courtesy lamps * is also automatic.
Controls 89 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility A congenial climate 1 Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows 2 Air to upper body. The serrated dials allow you to open and close the air supply vent outlets through an infinitely-variable range.
A congenial climate 90 14 Indicator lamp for independent ventila- tion > Activation time set: The indictor lamp lights up > Independent ventilation on: The indicator lamp flashes 15 Rear window .
Controls 91 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility The system then recirculates the air cur- rently within the vehicle.
A congenial climate 92 1. Select "Vent settings" and press the controller 2. Select "AUTO" and press the controller. The manual air distribution is switched on 3. Select the desired field by moving the controller and turn the controller to adjust the air distribution.
Controls 93 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Front ventilation You can use the serrated dials 1 to open and close the vent outlets through an infi- nitely-variable range, while the levers 2 allow you to adjust the airflow direction.
A congenial climate 94 4. Select "Parked car ventilation " and press the controller. Preselecting activation times Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Open "Climate" 2. Select "Ventilation" and press the con- troller 3.
Controls 95 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control * The concept The integrated universa.
Practical interior accessories 96 The equipment can be used in ignition key position 2. If the device can not be operated after repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter uses an alternating-code system.
Controls 97 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Glove compartment Opening Pull the handle. The light in the glove com- partment switches on. Closing Fold the cover up. To prevent injury in the event of an accident while the vehicle is being driven, close the glove compartment immediately after use.
Practical interior accessories 98 Depending on the automatic climate control setting, the temperature within the storage compartment may be higher than in the rest of the interior. Close the vent as required. < Adjusting Slide the center armrest into the desired position.
Controls 99 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Cigarette lighter, front In ignition key position 2, press in the ciga- rette lighter. The lighter can be removed as soon as it jumps back out. Hold or touch the hot cigarette lighter by the knob only.
Practical interior accessories 100 Rear center armrest 1 Storage compartment: pull upwards 2 To open cup holder: press and open cover With the center armrest folded over, you improve vision toward the rear.
Controls 101 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility 2. Press the button again; the cover in the luggage compartment opens. If you press the button firmly the first time, this also opens the cover in the luggage compartment 3.
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Driving tips This section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions.
Things to remember when driving 104 Things to remember when driving Break-in procedures To ensure that your vehicle continues to provide optimized economy of operation throughout an extended service life, we request that you devote careful attention to the following section.
Driving tips 105 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility between the tires and the road surface, ulti- mately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle. < The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tread depth of the tires decreases, refer also to Tire tread on page 169 .
Things to remember when driving 106 ence one another. In addition, it is not ensured that the radiation which results from transmission is dissipated from the vehicle interior. < Cargo loading To avoid loading the tires beyond their approved carrying capacity, never overload the vehicle.
Driving tips 107 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Securing cargo > Use the luggage net * or securing straps to hold down small and lightweight lug- gage and cargo > Heavy-duty cargo straps * for securing larger and heavier objects are available at your BMW center.
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Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination.
Starting navigation system 110 Starting navigation system Your navigation system can use satellites to ascertain the precise position of your vehicle and guide you reliably to any desti- nation you enter. Navigation DVD Special navigation DVDs are required; these are available from your BMW center.
Navigation Driving tips 111 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility Display in assistance window You can display the route or the current position in the assistance window. This dis- play remains visible even if you switch to another application.
Entering destination 112 Entering destination In entering your destination you can select from among the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Selecting destination v.
Navigation Driving tips 113 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility Entering town/city of destination or zip code 1. Select "Town / City" or the displayed town/city and press the controller 2. To enter the town/city of destination: Select the first starting letters and press the controller.
Entering destination 114 the controller. The destination is saved in the destination list, refer to page 115 . Map-guided destination selection If you only know the location of the town/ city or street, the system offers you a map. You can use the cursor to limit the destina- tion in the map and then apply it into the destination guidance.
Navigation Driving tips 115 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility Selecting destination via information You can obtain a display of selected desti- nations for towns/cities and apply them into the destination guidance, e.
Entering destination 116 > To display information on the desti- nation: Select "Information on destination " > To change the entry: Select "Edit", for instructions on operati.
Navigation Driving tips 117 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility 3. Select "Apply location as address " and press the controller. The given name can be changed. For operation, refer to Entering a destina- tion manually, page 112 4.
Entering destination 118 Deleting all destinations from address book Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Open the start menu 2. Press the controller to open the menu 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller 4.
Navigation Driving tips 119 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility You can change the choice of route when- ever the destination guidance is active. Wordmatch principle The system supports the wordmatch prin- ciple to make it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns.
Destination guidance 120 Destination guidance Starting destination guidance Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Select "Navigation" and press the con- troller 2. Select the destination from the destina- tion list and press the controller or enter a new destination, refer to page 112 3.
Navigation Driving tips 121 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility 2. Select "Start guidance" and press the controller. The destination guidance is switched off. When you park the vehicle before reaching the entered destination, upon restarting you will see the question "Continue guid- ance to dest.
Destination guidance 122 Displaying route map You can have your current position dis- played on a map. After starting the destina- tion guidance, the planned route is shown on the map. 1. Select "Navigation" and press the con- troller 2. Select "Map, facing north" or "Map, direction of travel" 3.
Navigation Driving tips 123 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility To exit the menu without changing the route: Select and press the controller 3. "Calculate" is used to recalculate the route. Online Edition for Part No.
What to do if … 124 What to do if … What to do if … > you request the current position of your vehicle, but do not receive a precise display? The system is unable to receive enough GPS signal.
Navigation Driving tips 125 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Entertainment Mobility Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 158 159 - © 02/04 BMW AG.
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Entertainment Operation of the radio and CD as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 158 159 - © 02/04 BMW AG.
On/off and tone 128 On/off and tone The following equipment has shared con- trols and setting options: > Radio Business > CD player > CD changer * . Controls The audio sources can be operated using: > Buttons on CD player > Control Center > Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 11 .
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 129 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility 2. Move the controller backwards to open "Entertainment".
On/off and tone 130 4. Select "Audio" and press the controller. The tone settings can also be selected if you have opened "Entertainment ": Select "Set" and then "Tone" and press the controller each time. Treble and bass 1.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 131 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility To switch off the spatial sound effect: Select "Off" and press the controller. LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are regis- tered trade marks of Lexicon, Inc.
Radio 132 Radio Your radio provides reception the FM and AM wavebands. Listening to the radio Press the button if the sound output is switched off. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Press button. The start menu is opened 2. Move the controller backwards to open "Entertainment" 3.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 133 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility To change between these different selec- tion criteria of stations: 1. Move the controller forwards to change the field 2. Select a selection criterion 3.
Radio 134 To stop the scan at the desired frequency or station: Press the button. Updating stations with best reception If you are on a longer journey and leave the transmission range of the stations originally set, you can update the list of stations with the best reception.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 135 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility The channels of the last selection criterion are displayed once again after a short time. Depending on which key you have used to open the vehicle, other stored stations are displayed.
Radio 136 You may experience signal drops and muting events related to this new technology. < Enabling or disabling channels Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Press button. The start menu is opened 2. Move the controller backwards to open "Entertainment" 3.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 137 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility Selecting and storing channel 1. Select "SAT" and press the controller. Channels are shown on the Control Dis- play sorted on the basis of various selection criteria 2.
Radio 138 Storing channel 1. Select desired channel 2. Press the controller. Other menu items are displayed 3. Select "Store" and press the controller. "Presets" is displayed 4. Turn the controller to select a memory location and press the controller.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 139 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility CD player and CD changer Listening to CDs Starting CD player For equipment with two drives: The upper drive is intended for audio CDs. Insert the CD with the labeled side facing upwards.
CD player and CD changer 140 3. Move the controller backwards to open "Entertainment" 4. Select "CD" and press the controller 5. Select the desired CD and press the controller. At the end of the last track, the next CD will be selected.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 141 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility To exit the menu: Select and press the controller. Repeating a track Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Select "Set" and press the controller.
CD player and CD changer 142 To stop the scan: 1. Press the controller once again 2. Select "scan directory" and press the controller. This cancels the scan, and the selected track remains. Random play sequence In this mode, the music tracks on the cur- rent CD are played once in a random sequence.
Navigation Entertainment Driving tips 143 Reference At a glance Controls Communications Mobility Inserting CD magazine Push in the CD magazine as far as possible in the direction of the arrow. The CD changer automatically reads in the loaded CDs and is then ready for operation.
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Communications This chapter summarizes how you operate your BMW portable phone via the Control Center or voice control and how you use BMW Assist or TeleService.
Telephoning 146 Telephoning Safety notice For your own safety A car phone makes life more convenient in many ways, and can even save lives in an emergency.
147 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Batteries Never attempt to dismantle your BMW portable phone or its battery. Use only approved battery types – the wrong battery can destroy your portable phone.
Telephoning 148 Hands-free system The hands-free microphone is located on the headliner. The hands-free system is activated when- ever you establish or receive a call using: > The button on the steering wheel > The Control Center > Voice control.
149 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility To delete an incorrect digit: Move the controller to the right to select and press the controller 3. Select "Confirm unlock code " and press the controller.
Telephoning 150 2. Press the controller. Other menu items are displayed 3. Select "End call" and press the control- ler. Phone book After placing the portable phones in the cradle, the phone book is transferred from the portable phone into the vehicle.
151 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Four lists are available: > "Top 8". The eight numbers called most fre- quently via the list "A - Z" are automati- cally stored in the Top 8 list.
Telephoning 152 Touch tone dialing Touch tone numbers are required for access network services or to control devices, e. g. remote access to an answer- ing machine. This function can only be used during a call. 1. Establish a connection 2. Press the controller.
153 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Deleting text messages/SMS 1. Select the desired text message and press the controller. The text message is displayed 2. Select "Options" and press the control- ler 3.
Telephoning 154 Adjusting volume You can adjust the volume for the instruc- tions from the system: Turn the button during an instruction to select the desired volume. This volume for the instructions is main- tained, even if the other audio sources are set to minimum volume.
155 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Storing an entry An entry always consists of a name and phone number. Selecting an entry The connection to the phone number of the selected entry is established.
Telephoning 156 Notes The voice commands were available in English on going to print. Other lan- guages are currently not available. To operate the portable phone via the voice command system, refer to page 20 .
157 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility TeleService , BMW Assist TeleService TeleService supports you when communi- cating with a BMW center.
TeleService, BMW Assist 158 5. Select "Service Status" and press the controller 6. Select "Enable services" and press the controller. TeleService and, if applicable, BMW Assist are enabled; data exchange with the service center starts.
159 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1. Open the start menu 2. Press the controller to open the menu 3. Select "Service" and press the control- ler 4.
TeleService, BMW Assist 160 Adapting TeleService or BMW Assist Displaying and updating services If the offering from TeleService or BMW Assist changes, you will be informed of this. In this case you should update the ser- vices. Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16 : 1.
161 Entertainment Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Mobility Displaying vehicle data When TeleService or BMW Assist is acti- vated, the colored designation, the license plate and the vehicle identification number of your vehicle can be displayed.
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Mobility This section helps you maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and how to deal with any problems that may occur. Online Edition for Part No.
Refueling 164 Refueling Always switch off the engine before refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot be filled into the tank and a message on the Control Display will appear. < Always observe all applicable precau- tions and regulations when handling fuels.
Mobility 165 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Warning lamp * lights up. The fuel filler cap is not properly closed or is missing.
Wheels and tires 166 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Information for your safety It is not merely the tire's service life, but also driving comfort and – to a great extent – driving safety that depend on the condi- tion of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure.
Mobility 167 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment 525i/530i Tire size Pressure specifications in psi/kPa All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi/ kilopascal with cold tires.
Wheels and tires 168 545i Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires.
Mobility 169 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where appli- cable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
Wheels and tires 170 even when only small amounts of water are present on the road surface. As winter tires display a noticeable loss in their ability to cope with cold-weather driv- ing conditions once the tread wears to below 0.16 in/4 mm, to ensure continued safety you should always have such tires replaced.
Mobility 171 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment and altered natural steering characteristics. If unusual vibrations occur while the vehicle is being driven, this can indicate final failure of the damaged tire.
Wheels and tires 172 Observing speed ratings Never exceed the maximum speed for which the winter tires are rated. Unprofessional attempts by laymen to ser- vice tires can lead to damage and acci- dents. Have this work performed by skilled professionals only.
Mobility 173 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Under the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the required, professional technical training.
Under the hood 174 Engine compartment 1 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Topping up engine oil 2 Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath the microfilter cover 3 Starting-aid terminal, refer to page 189 4 Dipstick for engine oil, refer to Check- ing oil level.
Mobility 175 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Topping up engine oil Do not top up the oil until the oil level has dropped to just above the lower marking on the dipstick. In this area a message also appears on the Control Display.
Under the hood 176 3. The coolant level is correct when the coolant extends to between the MIN and MAX marks, refer to the diagram adjacent to the filler neck 4. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level – do not overfill 5.
Mobility 177 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Maintenance The BMW maintenance system The BMW maintenance system supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW.
Maintenance 178 Care Important information on the care and maintenance of your BMW is contained in the Caring for your vehicle brochure. Online Edition for Part No.
Mobility 179 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Rules and regulations California laws Proposition 65 Warning California laws require us to issue the fo.
Rules and regulations 180 When the fuel filler cap is not properly tightened, the OBD system can detect the vapor leak and the indicator lamp will light up. If the filler cap is subse- quently tightened, the indicator lamp should go out within a few days .
Mobility 181 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Replacing components Onboard tool kit The onboard tool kit is located in the lug- gage compartment lid. Loosen the wingnut to open. Windshield wiper blades To replace, fold the wiper arm up and hold.
Replacing components 182 Low beams H7 bulb, 55 watts 1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove 2. Remove and replace the bulb. High beams H7 bulb, 55 watts 1. Turn the bulb holder to the left and remove 2. Remove and replace the bulb. Parking and roadside parking lamps Bulb 5 watts, W 5 W 1.
Mobility 183 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Side-mounted turn signals Bulb 5 watts, W 5 W 1. Press against the front edge of the lamp with the tip of your finger, then push it to the rear and release the detent at the front 2.
Replacing components 184 Lamps in luggage compartment lid License plate lamp Bulb 5 watts, C 5 W 1. Insert a screwdriver in the slot and press to the right, refer to arrows; thus unlocks the lamp 2. Remove the lamp and replace the bulb. Backup lamps Please contact a BMW center in case of a malfunction.
Mobility 185 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Compact wheel * 1. Unscrew the wing nut 1 2. Remove the disk 2 to the side 3. Take out the tool brackets 3 4. Remove the compact wheel. Preparing wheel change 1.
Replacing components 186 contamination. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of gradual air loss. < 4. Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 79 5. Replace the damaged tire with a new one as soon as possible and have the new wheel balanced.
Mobility 187 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment In glove compartment 1. Turn the two snap fasteners outwards 2. Fold the cover forwards or remove. In luggage compartment 1. Raise the floor mat and the cover beneath it 2.
Giving and receiving assistance 188 Giving and receiving assistance Initiating an emergency call * Conditions for an emergency call: > Ignition key as of position 1 > The car phone is logged on to a cellular telephone network > The emergency call system is operable.
Mobility 189 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment The first-aid kit is located in the luggage compartment lid.
Giving and receiving assistance 190 Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole. 4. Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/– to the negative terminal of the battery or to an engine or body ground of the vehicle providing assistance 5.
Mobility 191 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Switch on the hazard warning flashers depending on the local regulations. If the electrical system fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with a sign or warning trian- gle in the rear window.
Giving and receiving assistance 192 5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the haz- ard warning flashers 6. Have the vehicle checked. Vehicles with SMG Sequential manual transmission: 1. Tow-start in selector lever position N 2.
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Reference This is where to look to find information on any desired topic as quickly as possible. This chapter includes the section with technical data, the short commands of the voice command system as well as the manual's index. Online Edition for Part No.
Technical data 196 Technical data Engine data 525i 530i Displacement Number of cylinders cu in/cm m 152.2/2,494 6 181.8/2,979 6 Maximum output at engine speed hp rpm 184 6,000 225 5,900 Maximum torque at engine speed lb ft/Nm rpm 175/237 3,500 214/290 3,500 545i Displacement Number of cylinders cu in/cm m 268.
Reference 197 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions All dimensions in inches/mm. Minimum turning circle dia.
Technical data 198 Weights Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. 525i 530i Curb weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission/SMG lbs./kg 3,428/1,555 3,450/1,565 3,472/1,575 3,494/1,585 Approved gross weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission/SMG lbs.
Reference 199 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Capacities Notes Fuel tank Reserve gal/liters gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 approx. 2.1/8 Fuel quality: page 165 Window and headlamp washer system quarts/liters approx.
Short commands of voice command system 200 Short commands of voice command system With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. The main short commands of the voice command system are listed in the following.
Reference 201 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Onboard information Entertainment Climate Function Command To display computer 70 { Onboard info } To d.
Short commands of voice command system 202 menu Function Command To open "Door locks" 27 , 29 { Door locks } To open "Steering wheel buttons " 44 { Steering wheel buttons } To open.
203 Reference At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Everything from A to Z Index "..." Indicates texts on the Control Display for the selection of functions, pointing out where these are located.
Everything from A to Z 204 Audio 128 – adjusting the tone 129 – controls 128 – switching on/off 128 – volume 129 Automatic – air distribution 90 – air volume 90 – curb monitor 39 – hea.
Reference 205 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility C California laws – Event Data Recorders 179 – Proposition 65 Warning 179 "Call" 150 Call.
Everything from A to Z 206 Closing – from inside 29 – from outside 27 Cockpit 10 Comfort area, refer to All about the center console 14 Comfort seat 37 "Communication" 148 "Communic.
Reference 207 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Defrosting windows 90 Defrosting windows and removing condensation 90 Defrosting windshield, refer to D.
Everything from A to Z 208 E EBV Electronic brake-force distribution 77 "Edit address" for navigation 117 Eject button, refer to Buttons on CD player 128 Electrical malfunction – automatic.
Reference 209 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Forward, fast – CD changer 142 – CD player 142 For your own safety 6 Front airbags 81 Front armrest.
Everything from A to Z 210 Indicator/warning lamps – ABS Antilock Brake System 13 , 78 – active steering 13 , 80 – airbags 13 , 82 – brake system 13 , 78 – DSC Dynamic Stability Control 13 ,.
Reference 211 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Luggage compartment – capacity 198 – opening/closing, refer to Luggage compartment lid 30 – openi.
Everything from A to Z 212 Navigation system 110 – address book 116 – bypassing route sections 122 – calling up 110 – destination guidance in assistance window 111 – destination list 115 –.
Reference 213 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Pollen, refer to Microfilter/ Activated charcoal filter 93 Portable phone – accepted calls 150 – ad.
Everything from A to Z 214 Residual heat 91 Restraint systems, refer to Safety belts 40 Reverse, fast – CD changer 142 – CD player 142 Reverse gear – automatic transmission with Steptronic 54 .
Reference 215 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility "Service notification" 158 "Service Request" 159 Service requirement display 65 –.
Everything from A to Z 216 "Stop" for stopwatch 72 "Stopwatch" 72 Stopwatch 72 Storage compartments 98 "Store in address book" for navigation 116 "Store" on the.
Reference 217 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communications Navigation Entertainment Mobility Traction control, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 77 Traffic congestion, refer to Bypassing rout.
Everything from A to Z 218 Windshield washer system, windshield washer nozzles 56 Windshield wipers – refer to Wiper/washer system 56 – wiper blade replacement 181 Winter tires 171 – speed limit.
Refueling To ensure that you always have all the essential data at hand when refueling, we recommend that you fill in the following tables with the specifications and informa- tion that apply to your vehicle. Consult the index for individual specifications.
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Een belangrijk punt na aankoop van elk apparaat BMW 545i (of zelfs voordat je het koopt) is om de handleiding te lezen. Dit moeten wij doen vanwege een paar simpele redenen:
Als u nog geen BMW 545i heb gekocht dan nu is een goed moment om kennis te maken met de basisgegevens van het product. Eerst kijk dan naar de eerste pagina\'s van de handleiding, die je hierboven vindt. Je moet daar de belangrijkste technische gegevens BMW 545i vinden. Op dit manier kan je controleren of het apparaat aan jouw behoeften voldoet. Op de volgende pagina's van de handleiding BMW 545i leer je over alle kenmerken van het product en krijg je informatie over de werking. De informatie die je over BMW 545i krijgt, zal je zeker helpen om een besluit over de aankoop te nemen.
In een situatie waarin je al een beziter van BMW 545i bent, maar toch heb je de instructies niet gelezen, moet je het doen voor de hierboven beschreven redenen. Je zult dan weten of je goed de alle beschikbare functies heb gebruikt, en of je fouten heb gemaakt die het leven van de BMW 545i kunnen verkorten.
Maar de belangrijkste taak van de handleiding is om de gebruiker bij het oplossen van problemen te helpen met BMW 545i . Bijna altijd, zal je daar het vinden Troubleshooting met de meest voorkomende storingen en defecten #MANUAl# samen met de instructies over hun opplosinge. Zelfs als je zelf niet kan om het probleem op te lossen, zal de instructie je de weg wijzen naar verdere andere procedure, bijv. door contact met de klantenservice of het dichtstbijzijnde servicecentrum.
