BMW 528I User Manual
528i
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sport wagon
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The individual vehicle
On buying your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. This
Owner's Manual describes all models
and equipment that BMW offers within
the same group.
We hope you will understand that
equipment and features are included
which you might not have chosen for
your vehicle. Any differences can easily
be identified, since all optional accessories and special equipment are
marked with an asterisk
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If your BMW features equipment which
is not described in this Owner's Manual
(car radio or telephone, for instance),
Supplementary Owner's Manuals are
enclosed. We ask you to read these
manuals as well.
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Installation and operation of non-BMW
approved accessories such as alarms,
radios, amplifiers, radar detectors,
wheels, suspension components, brake
dust shields, telephones (including
operation of any portable cellular phone
from within the vehicle without using an
externally-mounted antenna) or transceiver equipment (C.B., walkie-talkie,
ham radio, for instance) may cause extensive damage to the vehicle, compromise its safety, interfere with the vehicle's electrical system, or affect the
validity of the BMW Limited Warranty.
Visit your authorized BMW center for
additional information.
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Maintenance, replacement, or re-
pair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed
by any automotive repair establishment
or individual using any certified automotive part.
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
Advanced technology
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Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock 67
Starting the engine 68
Switching off the engine 69
Parking brake 69
Manual transmission 70
Automatic transmission 71
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 74
Indicator/Headlamp flasher 77
Wiper/Washer system 77
Rear window defroster 79
Cruise control 80
Everything under control:
Odometer, outside temperature
display 82
Tachometer 83
Energy control 83
Fuel gauge 83
Temperature gauge 84
Service Interval Display 84
Check Control 85
Onboard computer 88
Technology for safety and
convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 90
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 91
Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 92
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Operation, care and maintenance
Luggage compartment 116
Roll-up cover 116
Separation net 116
Storage areas in the luggage
compartment 118
Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedure 124
Driving notes 125
Catalytic converter 126
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 127
Disc brakes 128
Brake system 130
Winter operation 130
Power steering 132
Level control system 132
Cellular phone 133
Radio reception 133
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 134
Tire condition 134
Tire replacement 135
Tire rotation 136
Wheel and tire
combinations 137
Winter tires 138
Snow chains 139
Approved wheel and tire
specifications 140
Advanced technology
Airbags 188
Adaptive Transmission Control
(ATC) 188
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 189
Radio reception 190
BMW active seat 190
Safety belt tensioner 191
DSP sound system 192
Interior rearview mirror with
automatic dimmer 192
Rain sensor 193
Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 194
Integrated rear suspension 194
Level control system 195
Xenon lamps 195
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Index
Advanced technology
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Tire Pressure Control (RDC)* ●
In addition, there is an acousti-
cal warning signal: A tire failure
has occurred. Reduce vehicle speed
immediately and stop the vehicle. Avoid
hard brake applications. Do not oversteer. For additional information: Refer
to page 92.
Parking brake
*, brake hydraulic
system ●
Comes on when you engage the
parking brake. For additional information: Refer to page 69.
Comes on although the parking brake is
released: Have the brake fluid level
checked. Before driving further, be
sure to read the notes on pages 130
and 152.
Also comes on with the message
"CHECK BRAKE PADS" in the Check
Control.
Parking brake warning lamp
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Brake hydraulic system for
Canadian models.
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Parking brake*
Comes on when you engage the
parking brake.
Parking brake warning lamp
* for
Canadian models.
Please fasten safety belts ●
Together with an acoustic signal
or a message
* in the Check
Airbags ●
Please have the system inspected by your authorized
Yellow: Check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ●
ABS has been deactivated in
response to system malfunction.
Conventional braking efficiency is available without limitations. Please have
the system inspected by your authorized BMW center.
For additional information: Refer to
page 127.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Engine oil level ●
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: Check the engine
oil level. For additional information:
Refer to page 149.
Automatic transmission
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Because of a malfunction, the
automatic transmission shifts
only in the emergency program. Please
consult the nearest authorized BMW
center.
For additional information: Refer to
pages 73, 76.
Brake pads
* ●
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information:
Refer to page 130.
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Green: For your information
Turn signal
Flashes when the turn signals
are in operation. Rapid flashing
indicates a system malfunction.
For additional information: Refer to
page 77.
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise con-
trol is activated. Available for
operation via the multifunction steering
wheel.
For additional information: Refer to
page 80.
Fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch
on the fog lamps.
For additional information: Refer to
page 95.
Blue: For your information
High beam
Lights up when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
For additional information: Refer to
page 77.
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6 Horn: The entire surface
7 Cruise control: Activate stored
setting (resume)
8 Cruise control: Store and
accelerate (+); decelerate and
store (–)
9 Cruise control: Activate/Interrupt/
Deactivate
10 Recirculated-air mode and AUC or
steering wheel heating: Switch on
and off
5 Cruise control: Activate stored
setting (resume)
6 Cruise control: Activate/Interrupt/
Deactivate
7 Cruise control: Store and
accelerate (+); decelerate and
store (–)
8 Radio/Telephone: Select
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The first-aid kit is located under the
front passenger's seat.
To remove: Lift the release lever on the
front (arrow) and pull the first-aid kit forward out of its support.
To store: Position the back of the kit
into the support, then push back until
the lever engages.
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit may be used within a limited
time only. For this reason, check the
expiration dates of each of the items
regularly, and replace any whose expiration dates have passed. You can
acquire replacements in any drugstore
or pharmacy.
Comply with legal requirements which
cover availability of a first-aid kit in your
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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refueling
> results in premature pump shutoff
and
> will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
Close the fuel cap carefully after
refueling. A loose or missing cap
will activate the Service Engine lamp.<
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Check tire inflation pressures reg-
ularly – at least every two weeks
and before beginning a longer trip.
Incorrect tire pressure can lead to tire
damage and accidents.
Check the inflation pressure of the
spare tire also. Inflate the spare tire to
the highest inflation of any tire on your
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Comply with tire approval
specifications
The inflation pressures in the table
apply to tires from BMW approved
manufacturers. Your BMW center is
familiar with these pressures. Higher
pressures may be specified for tires
from other manufacturers. You will find
a list of approved tires beginning on
page 140.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that
not only meet US standards, but also
European standards. We recommend
the exclusive use of BMW approved
tires.
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