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528i
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ations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and hen you drive it. We therefore have this request:
e the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the n that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new car. It mportant data and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum atisfaction from the unique range of technical features on your BMW. The so contains information on care and maintenance designed to enhance safety and contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW throughout an service life.
r's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle.
tay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important safety and maintenance information.
al is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Information Booklet ls) or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet (Canadian models). mend that you read this publication thoroughly.
is covered by the following warranties:
icle Limited Warranty
Warranty Rust Perforation
Emissions System Defect Warranty
Emissions Performance Warranty
a Emission Control System Limited Warranty
formation about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty n Booklet (US models) or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet models).
ou an enjoyable driving experience.
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ese sections contain vital infortion – please read the accomtext passages carefully, both own safety and to prevent damour BMW.<
ese passages contain informa- n on special and unique feayour vehicle.<
icates special information on ycling.<
tes the end of a note.
tes special equipment, countryequipment and optional extras.
icates that you should consult relevant section of this Manual for information on a
r part or assembly.
rts you to functions which can adjusted by your authorized nter ("Car Memory". or "Key "). Refer to page 58 <
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 *.
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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portant safety information!
r your own safety, use genuine d accessories approved by
u purchase accessories tested roved by BMW and Original rts, you simultaneously acquire rance that they have been
hly tested by BMW to ensure performance when installed
vehicle.
arrants these parts to be free ects in material and workman-
ll not accept any liability for resulting from installation of
d accessories not approved by
nnot test every product from anufacturers to verify if it can be a BMW safely and without risk the vehicle, its operation, or its ts.
BMW Parts, BMW Accessories er products approved by BMW, with professional advice on ese items, are available from all nters.
Installation and operation of non-BMW approved accessories such as alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar detectors, wheels, suspension components, brake dust shields, telephones (including operation of any portable cellular phone from within the vehicle without using an externally-mounted antenna) or 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.<
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control de-
vices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified automotive part.<
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wned and operated in the US.
fect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should y Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying BMW of stwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (201) 307-4000.
may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in l and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in dealer, or BMW of North America, Inc.
the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in SA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
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ks and security systems: s 34
ctronic vehicle mmobilizer 35
ntral locking system 36 ening and closing – from the utside 36
h the key 36
ening and closing – from the side 40
gage compartment lid/ ailgate 41
gage compartment 44 rm system 45
ctric power windows 47 ing/Tilt sunroof 48
ustments: ts 50
ering wheel 54 rors 54
t, mirror and steering wheel emory 56
Memory, Key Memory 58
senger safety systems: ety belts 59
ags 60
ld restraints 64
ld seat security 66 ld-safety locks 66
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock 67 Starting the engine 68 Switching off the engine 69 Parking brake 69
Manual transmission 70 Automatic transmission 71 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 74 Indicator/Headlamp flasher 77 Wiper/Washer system 77 Rear window defroster 79 Cruise control 80
Everything under control:
Odometer, outside temperature display 82
Tachometer 83 Energy control 83 Fuel gauge 83 Temperature gauge 84
Service Interval Display 84 Check Control 85 Onboard computer 88
Technology for safety and convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 90 Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 91
Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 92
oading and transporting cargo: hrough-loading system 112
ki bag 113 port wagon:
Luggage compartment 116 Roll-up cover 116 Separation net 116
Storage areas in the luggage compartment 118
argo loading 120 oof-mounted luggage rack 121
Operation, care and maintenance
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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
placement procedures: board tool kit 166
er blades 166
ps and bulbs 167 nging tires 173 tery 176
es 178
ase of electrical lfunction:
l filler door 180 ing/Tilt sunroof 180 gate 181
istance, giving and eiving:
p-starting 182
ing the vehicle 183
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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verything from A to Z 208 wner service procedures 214
ckpit 16
rument cluster 18 5
cator and warning lamps 22 tifunction steering wheel MFL)
ard warning flashersHazard arning flashers 27
rning triangle 27 t-aid kit 27 ueling 28
l specifications 29 inflation pressure 29
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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
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splay for onboard computer peration via):the turn signal lever, er to page 88
Outside temperature Average fuel consumption Cruising range
Average speed
dicator lamp for Automatic ability Control plus Traction SC+T)/Dynamic Stability ntrol (DSC)*24
dicator lamp for level control stem*23
ometer and trip odometer 82
dicator for Check Control 85
set button for trip odometer 82
dicator and warning lamps for: Fog lamps 24
Battery charge current 22 23
Engine oil, level/Engine oil pressure 22
Electronic Engine Power Control (EML) 24 CHECK ENGINE lamp 24
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tside temperature display 82
dicator lamp for Automatic ability Control plus Traction SC+T)/Dynamic Stability ntrol (DSC)*24
p odometer 82
dicator for Check Control 85
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rvice Interval Display 84
set button for trip odometer 82
dicator and warning lamps for: Fog lamps 24
Battery charge current 22 Engine oil pressure 22 CHECK ENGINE lamp 24
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op immediately
attery charge current ●
he battery is no longer being harged. There is a malfunction ternator V-belt or in the chargit of the alternator. Please connearest BMW center.
he ribbed V-belt is defective, do t continue driving. The engine damaged due to overheating.
bed V-belt is defective, insteering effort is also re-
ngine oil pressure ●
Comes on while the engine is unning and the "STOP! ENGINE SS" message appears in the ontrol: Stop vehicle and switch e immediately. Check level of gine, top up as required. If oil orrect: Please contact the BMW center.
not continue driving. The en- e could be damaged because quate lubrication.<
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)*● In addition, there is an acoustical 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
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released: Have the brake fluid level
checked. Before driving further, be 152
sure to read the notes on pages 130 and
Also comes on with the message "CHECK BRAKE PADS" in the Check Control.
Parking brake warning lamp*/
Brake hydraulic system for
Canadian models.
An important reminder
Parking brake*
Comes on when you engage the parking brake.
ditional information: Refer to 69
Parking brake warning lamp* for Canadian models.
Please fasten safety belts ● Together with an acoustic signal or a message* in the Check
ol. Comes on until the safety belts stened. For additional information.
ety belts: Refer to page 59
Airbags ●
Please have the system inspected by your authorized
center.
ditional information: Refer to 60
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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 autho-
rized BMW center.
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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
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oil level. For additional information: Refer to page 149
Automatic transmission* Because of a malfunction, the automatic transmission shifts
only in the emergency program. Please consult. the nearest authorized BMW center.76
For additional, information: Refer to pages 73
Brake pads*●
Have the brake pads checked.
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For additional information: Refer to page 130
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lectronic Engine Power Control EML)*
Malfunction in the EML. When higher brake application pres- y be necessary and brake pedal ay be significantly longer.
ave the system inspected by horized BMW center.
CHECK ENGINE lamp ●
f the indicator lamp comes on ither continuously or intermitis indicates a fault in the emislated electronic systems.
h the vehicle remains operaou should have the systems by your BMW center at the possible opportunity.
tional information: Refer to 2
CHECK ENGINE warning lamp or Canadian models.
Green: For your information
Turn signal
Flashes when the turn signals are in operation. Rapid flashing
indicates a system malfunction. For additional. information: Refer to page 77
Cruise control
Lights up when the cruise control 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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ular phone: Receive a call, initiate ng and terminate a call
io/Telephone: Select
io/Telephone: Scan backward or n station keys or scroll in the
ne listings.
t forward and reverse for CD and sette modes
io/Telephone: Volume
io/Telephone: Forward scan or n station keys or scroll in the ne listings.
t forward and reverse for CD and sette modes
6Horn: The entire surface
7Cruise control: Activate stored setting (resume)
8Cruise control: Store and accelerate (+); decelerate and store (–)
9Cruise control: Activate/Interrupt/ Deactivate
10Recirculated-air mode and AUC or steering wheel heating: Switch on and off
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ning triangle*
azard warning triangle is quickly ble, stored in the onboard tool kit ed on the inside of the luggage artment lid (tailgate).
en the container, loosen the wing
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Comply with legal requirements which cover the availability of a warning triangle in the car.<
First-aid kit* |
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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 vehicle.<
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and friendly to the ment
en the filler cap carefully to vent fuel from spraying out. ay may cause injury.
op off. Topping off may cause age.<
e filler cap in the bracket to the fuel filler door.
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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flation pressures are indicated on er attached to the B-pillar behind ver's door (visible with door
k tire pressures
ssure specifications are indicated (kilopascal) for tires at ambient rature (refer also to the next
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hicles with Tire Pressure Control
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correction of the tire inflation ure,. reactivate the system. Refer e 92
Check tire inflation pressures regularly – at least every two weeks
and before beginning a longer trip. Incorrect tire pressure can lead to tire damage and accidents.
Check the inflation pressure of the spare tire also. Inflate the spare tire to the highest inflation of any tire on your vehicle.<
Comply with tire approval specifications
The inflation pressures in the table apply to tires from BMW approved manufacturers. Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures. Higher pressures may be specified for tires
from other manufacturers. You will find
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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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