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540i Sedan 2003
Owner's Manual
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BMW 540i Sedan 2003, 530i 2003 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual
Contents
From A to Z
for Vehicle
525i 530i 540i
sedan sport wagon
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. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the
information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new BMW. The manual contains important data and instructions intended to assist you in obtaining maximum satisfaction from your BMW's unique array of advanced technical fea­tures. It also contains information on vehicle maintenance designed to enhance operating safety while simultaneously helping you to maintain your BMW's value throughout an extended service life. For additional information refer to the supple­mental manuals.
This Owner's Manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience. BMW AG

Foreword

Contents

About this Owner's Manual 8 Symbols used 8 The individual vehicle 8
Notes
Status at time of printing 9 For your own safety 9 Symbol on vehicle parts 10 Service and Warranty 10 Reporting safety defects 10
© 2002 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 156 818 US English IX/2002 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper – bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
Cockpit 14 Instrument cluster 15 Indicator and warning lamps 19 Steering wheel with multifunction
Overview
buttons 22 Warning triangle 23 First-aid kit 23 Refueling 24 Fuel specifications 25 Tire inflation pressure 26
Locks and security systems:
Keys 32 Central locking system 32 Opening and closing – via the
door lock 33
Opening and closing – via the
remote control 34
Opening and closing – from the
inside 37
Luggage compartment lid/
Controls and features
Tailgate 38 Rear window 40 Luggage compartment 42 Alarm system 42 Electric power windows 44 Sliding/tilt sunroof 46
Adjustments:
Sitting safely 48 Seats 48 Manually-adjusted seat 49 Electric power seats 50 Head restraints 52 BMW active seat 52 Safety belts 53 Seat, mirror and steering wheel
memory 54 Seat heating 55 Adjusting steering wheel 56 Steering wheel heating 56 Mirrors 57
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Passenger safety systems:
Airbags 59 Transporting children safely 62 Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory 67
Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock 68 Starting the engine 68 Switching off the engine 70 Parking brake 70
Controls and features
Manual transmission 71 Automatic transmission 72 Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 75 Indicator/Headlamp flasher 78 Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor 78 Cruise control 80
Everything under control:
Odometer, outside temperature
display 82 Tachometer 83 Energy control 83 Fuel gauge 83 Coolant temperature gauge 84 Service Interval Display 84 Check Control 85 Computer 88 Multi-Information Display
(MID) 89 Digital clock in the MID 90 Computer in the MID 93
Technology for safety and driving convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC) 98 Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 99 Self-leveling suspension 101 Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC) 101
Lamps:
Parking lamps/Low beams 103 Instrument lighting 104 High beams/Standing
lamps 104 Fog lamps 104 Interior lamps 105 Reading lamps 105
Controlling the climate for pleasant driving:
Air conditioning 106 Automatic climate control 109 Roller sun blind 114 Parked-car ventilation
system 114
Cabin convenience:
BMW Universal Transmitter 115 Glove compartment 118 Storage compartments 118 Cellular phone 119 Beverage holder 119 Ashtray, front 119 Cigarette lighter 120 Ashtray, rear 120
Loading and transporting cargo:
Through-loading system 121 Ski bag 122 sport wagon:
Cargo area 125 Roll-up cover 125 Partition net 125 Storage areas in the luggage
compartment 126 Cargo loading 128 Roof-mounted luggage rack 129
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Special operating instructions:
Break-in procedures 132 Driving notes 133 Antilock Brake System 133 Brake system 134
Wheels and tires:
Tire inflation pressure 135 Tire condition 135 Tire replacement 136 Wheel and tire
combinations 137
Operation, maintenance
Special characteristics of winter
tires 138
Snow chains 138
Under the hood:
Hood 139 Engine compartment
essentials 140 Washer fluids 141 Engine oil 142 Coolant 144 Brake fluid 145
Maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 146
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications 147 California Proposition
65 Warning 147 OBD interface socket 148
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit 152 Windshield wiper blades 152 Lamps and bulbs 153 Changing a wheel 158 Battery 162 Fuses 162
Assistance, giving and receiving:
Jump-starting 164 Towing the vehicle 165
Owner service procedures
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Engine specifications 170 Dimensions 171 Weights 173 Capacities 175
Technical data
Everything from A to Z 178
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Notes

About 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 certain topics is by using the detailed index at the end. If you are looking for a brief initial summary of the essentials, please turn to the first chapter.
Should you wish to sell your BMW at some time in the future, please remember to hand over the Owner's Manual to the new owner; it is an important part of the vehicle.
If you have any questions, your BMW center will be glad to advise you.

Symbols used

Indicates precautions that must
be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
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.
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Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
*
Indicates special equipment, country-
specific equipment and optional extras.
t
Identifies index entries that refer to owner service procedures or topics on vehicle maintenance.
Identifies systems or components,
which can be activated or adapted to suit an individual driver's require­ments ("Vehicle Memory", "Key Memory"). Refer to page 67. Activation and adjustments on some of these systems can be performed at your BMW center.

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. You can easily identify any differences with the aid of the asterisk used to identify all optional extras and accessories.
If your BMW features equipment which is not described in this Owner's Manual, Supplementary Owner's Manuals are enclosed. We ask you to read these manuals as well.
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Notes Symbols
Notes
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Status at time of printing

BMW pursues a policy of continuous, ongoing development designed to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety standards combined with advanced, state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, it is possible that the features described in this Owner's Manual could differ from those on your vehicle. Nor can errors and omissions be entirely ruled out. We therefore request your understanding for the fact that we are unable to recognize any legal claims based on the data, illustrations or descriptions in this manual.

For your own safety

Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels
containing up to and including 10 % ethanol or other oxygenates with up to 2.8 % oxygen by weight – i.e. 15 % MTBE or 3 % methanol plus an equivalent amount of co-solvent – will not void the applicable warranties covering defects in materials or work­manship. Field experience has indi­cated significant differences in fuel quality – volatility, composition, addi­tives, etc. among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada. The use of poor-quality fuels may result in driveability, starting and stalling problems, especially under certain environmental conditions, such as high ambient temperature and high altitude. Should you encounter driveability prob­lems that you suspect could be related to the fuel you are using, we recom­mend that you respond by switching to a recognized high-quality brand. Failure to comply with these recom­mendations may result in unscheduled maintenance. Obey pertinent safety rules when you
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are handling gasoline.
Important safety information!
For your own safety, use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW. When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Original BMW Parts, you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been thor­oughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance when installed on your vehicle. BMW warrants these parts to be free from defects in material and workman­ship. BMW will not accept any liability for damages resulting from installation of parts and accessories not approved by BMW. BMW cannot test every product from other manufacturers to verify if it can be used on a BMW safely and without risk to either the vehicle, its operation, or its occupants. Original BMW Parts, BMW Accessories and other products approved by BMW, together with professional advice on using these items, are available from all BMW centers.
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The individual vehicle Status at time of printing
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Notes
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, eg., CBs, walkie­talkie, ham radio or similar accessories, 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. See your BMW center for
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additional information.
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual using any certified auto-
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motive part.
Symbol on vehicle parts
Indicates that you should consult
the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.

Service and Warranty

This manual is supplemented by a Ser­vice and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Ser­vice Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.
Your BMW is covered by the following warranties:
>
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
>
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
>
Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty
>
Federal Emissions Performance War­ranty
>
California Emissions Control System Limited Warranty
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.

Reporting safety defects

The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone (800) 831-1117.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi­vidual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 – or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area – or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transpor­tation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
For your own safety
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Overview

Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
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Cockpit

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1 Parking lamps/Low beams 103 2
>
Turn signal indicators 78
>
Standing lamps 104
>
High beams 104
>
Headlamp flasher 78
>
Computer 88
3 Fog lamps 104 4 Washer/Wiper system 78 5 Central locking system 32 6 Hazard warning flashers
7 Rear window defroster 107, 112 8 Horn, the entire surface 9 Adjusting the steering wheel 56

Instrument cluster

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1 Fuel gauge 83 2 Indicator lamp for turn signal
indicators 21 3 Speedometer 4 Indicator lamp for high beams 21
5 Tachometer and Energy Control 83 6 Coolant temperature gauge 84 7 Indicator and warning
lamps 19 to 21
8 Selector lever and program display
*
for automatic transmission
9 Service Interval Display 84
72, 75
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10 Display for the computer – opera-
tion via the turn signal lever, refer to page 88:
>
Outside temperature
>
Average fuel consumption
>
Cruising range
>
Average speed
11 Indicator lamp for Automatic Sta-
bility Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/ Dynamic Stability Control
*
(DSC)
12 Indicator lamp for self-leveling
suspension
21
*
21
13 Odometer and trip odometer 82 14 Indicator for Check Control 85 15 Reset trip odometer to zero 82 16 Indicator and warning
lamps 19 to 21
Instrument cluster
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1 Fuel gauge 83 2 Indicator lamp for turn signal
indicators 21 3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for high beams 21 5 Tachometer and Energy Control 83 6 Coolant temperature gauge 84
7 Indicator and warning
lamps 19 to 21 8 CHECK button 85 9 Selector lever and program display
*
for automatic transmission
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10 Outside temperature display 82 11 Indicator lamp for Automatic Sta-
bility Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/ Dynamic Stability Control
*
(DSC)
21
12 Trip odometer 82 13 Check Control display 85 14 Odometer 82
15 Service Interval Display 84 16 Reset button for trip odometer 82 17 Indicator and warning
lamps 19 to 21

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Technology that monitors itself
The system runs a check on the warning and indicator lamps marked
●
" each time you switch on the
by " ignition. They each light up once for dif­ferent periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these systems, the corresponding lamp does not go out after the engine is started or it lights up while the vehicle is moving. The following section describes how you should respond.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current The battery is no longer being
charged. This indicates a defect in the alternator drive belt or in the charging circuit of the alternator. Please contact the nearest BMW center.
You should never attempt to con-
tinue driving with a defective drive belt, as the engine could overheat and sustain serious damage. If the drive belt is defective, increased steering effort is
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also required.
Engine oil pressure May be accompanied by the
message "STOP!ENGINE OIL­PRESS" in the Check Control vehicle immediately and switch off the engine. Check the engine oil level; top up as required. If the oil level is correct: please contact the nearest BMW center.
Do not continue driving, as the engine could sustain serious
damage from inadequate lubrication.
●
●
*
: stop the
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Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)* Accompanied by an acoustic
warning signal: a flat tire has occurred. Reduce vehicle speed imme­diately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard brake applications. Do not oversteer. For additional information: refer to page 101
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Parking brake
hydraulic circuits
Comes on when you engage the parking brake. For additional information: refer to page 70
Comes on although the parking brake is released: have the brake fluid level checked. Before continuing your journey, be sure to read the notes on pages 134 and 145
Also comes on with the message "CHECK BRAKE LININGS" in the Check Control.
Parking brake warning lamp
Brake system hydraulic circuits
for Canadian models.
/Brake system
●
●
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Indicator and warning lamps
Red: as important reminder
Parking brake Comes on when you engage the
parking brake. For additional information: refer to page 70
Parking brake warning lamp
Canadian models.
Please fasten safety belts
Accompanied by warning tone
and message Control. Remains on until the safety belts are fastened. For additional information on safety belts: refer to page 53
Airbags
Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 59
*
*
●
●
in the Check
Yellow: please have checked at your earliest opportunity
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
ABS has been deactivated in
response to system malfunction. Conventional braking efficiency is avail­able without limitations. Please have
*
for
the system inspected by your BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 133
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Engine oil level
Comes on while driving: the
engine oil level has fallen to the absolute minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do not drive more than approx. 30 miles (50 km) until you do. For additional information: refer to page 142
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been switched off: add engine oil at your earliest opportunity (when you stop to refuel). For additional information: refer to page 142
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*
Automatic transmission Because of a malfunction, the
●
only in the emergency program. Please consult the nearest BMW center. For additional information: refer to pages 74 and 77
to page 134
is available without limitations. Have the system repaired by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportu­nity. For additional information: refer to page 100
automatic transmission shifts
*
Brake pads Have the brake pads checked. For additional information: refer
Dynamic Brake C ontrol (DBC)* ●
Malfunction in DBC system. Conventional braking efficiency
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) warning lamp for Canadian models.
Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC) Check the tire inflation pressure: refer to pages 26, 101
●
*
*
●
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Self-leveling suspension* ● The self-leveling suspension
system is inactive. Please con­sult the nearest BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 101
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Sta-
bility Control (DSC) ASC+T/DSC has been deactivated, either manually at the button or auto­matically in response to a system mal­function. In the event of a malfunction, have the system checked by your BMW center. For additional information: refer to page 99
Engine electronics
There is a fault in the electronic
engine-management system. You can continue to drive with reduced engine output and engine speed. Please have the system inspected by your BMW center.
* ●
*
Service Engine Soon ● If the indicator lamp comes on
either continuously or intermit­tently, this indicates a fault in the emis­sions-related electronic systems. Although the vehicle remains opera­tional, you should have the systems checked by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity. For additional information: refer to page 148
Service Engine Soon warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Check Filler Cap
This indicator lamp comes on
when the fuel filler cap is loose or missing. Close the filler cap tightly: refer to page 25
* ●
Green: for your information
Turn signal indicators Flashes when the turn signal
indicators are on. Rapid flashing indicates a system malfunction. For additional information: refer to page 78
Cruise control
Lights up when the system is
switched on: available for oper­ation via the multifunction steering wheel. For additional information: refer to page 80
Front fog lamps
Lights up whenever you switch
on the front fog lamps. For additional information: refer to page 104
Blue: for your information
High beams
Lights up when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher is actuated. For additional information: refer to pages 78 and 104
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Steering wheel with multifunction buttons

The controls integrated within the multi­function steering wheel (MFL) and the sports steering wheel designed to allow you to operate a number of accessories both quickly and safely, without taking your eyes from the road:
> selected control functions for the
radio along with CD and cassette player
> recirculated-air control of the air
conditioner system or the steering wheel heating
> the cruise control > selected phone functions > voice entry
The controls are active only when the corresponding systems and
accessories are switched on.<
Press briefly: Receive a phone call, initiate dialing, terminate a call. Extended pressure: Activate/deactivate voice entry.
*.
* have been
* (MFL only)
* and
Switch between phone and radio, cas­sette and CD.
Forward: > Radio
Press briefly: station scan in FM band Extended pressure: search function
> CD
Press briefly: track scan Extended pressure: search function in track
> Cassette
Press briefly: stop track scan or fast forward Extended pressure: fast forward
> Phone
Scan personal phone book.
Reverse: functions as forward.
Volume
Cruise control: to select a stored set­ting.
Cruise control: store and accelerate (+) or decelerate and store (–).
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac­tivate.
Recirculated-air mode and automatic recirculated-air control (AUC) or steering wheel heating: activate/deacti­vate.
Warning triangle* First-aid kit*
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Some of the items contained in
the first-aid kit have a limited ser­vice life. 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. Always observe all legal regulations requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in the vehicle.<
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The hazard warning triangle is readily available, stored in the onboard tool kit mounted on the inside of the luggage compartment lid/tailgate. To open the container, loosen the wing screw.
Always observe all legal regula­tions requiring a warning triangle
to be carried in the vehicle.<
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: place the first-aid kit into the support, then push back until the button engages.
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Refueling

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Fuel filler door
Always switch off the engine
before refueling, as it is not pos­sible to add fuel with the engine run­ning, and attempts may also trigger the Service Engine Soon lamp.<
To open the filler door, press on the front edge.
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can also open the fuel filler door manually:
sedan
1. Use the handle to lower the trim
panel on the right side of the luggage compartment
2. Pull the button with the fuel pump
symbol.
sport wagon
1. Release the right-hand panel in the luggage compartment with the button and fold the panel down
2. Pull the button with the fuel pump symbol.
If a subwoofer T-screw and swing the subwoofer to the side.
Always observe all safety precau-
tions posted at the service station when handling fuel. Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
* is installed, loosen the
Simple and environmentally friendly
Open the fuel filler cap carefully to
prevent fuel from spraying out. Fuel spray may cause injury. Do not top off. Topping off may cause fuel spillage.<
Keep the filler cap in the bracket attached 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 effectiveness of
the vapor recovery system on the pump.

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As long as the filler nozzle is used prop­erly, the fuel tank is full whenever the nozzle shuts off the first time.
Refill early to avoid damaging the
catalytic converter; never attempt to drive to the last drop of fuel in the tank.<
Tank capacity: approx. 18.5 gal. (70 liters), with a reserve capacity of
> BMW 525i, 530i: approx. 2.0 gal.
(8 liters)
> BMW 540i: approx. 2.5 gal. (10 liters).
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a click is heard. While closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate the message "CHECK FILLER CAP" in the Check Control
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lamp
* or the Check Filler Cap
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
Required fuel: > Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI AKI = Anti Knock Index
Never use leaded fuel, as it would
cause permanent and irreversible damage to the oxygen sensor and the catalytic converter.<
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Tire inflation pressure

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The inflation pressures are indicated on a sticker attached to the B-pillar behind the driver's door (visible with door open).
Check tire pressures
All pressure specifications are indicated in psi (kilopascal) for tires at ambient temperature (refer also to the next pages).
Vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitor
*:
(RDC) After correcting tire inflation pressures, reactivate the system, refer to page 101.
Check tire inflation pressures on a
regular basis – at least twice a month – and before every extended journey. Incorrect tire pressure can lead to driving instability, tire damage and accidents. Check the inflation pressure of the spare tire also. Inflate the spare tire to the highest pressure of any tire on your vehicle.<
Comply with tire approval specifications
The inflation pressures in the tables apply to BMW approved tire sizes and tire manufacturers. Your BMW center is familiar with these pressures. Higher pressures may be specified for tires from other manufacturers.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires that not only meet US, but also European standards. We recommend the exclu­sive use of BMW approved tires.
Tire inflation pressure
sedan Tires
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi (kilopascal) with cold tires (cold = ambient temperature)
225/60 R 15 96 H M+S 225/55 R 16 95 H M+S 225/60 R 15 96 W 225/55 R 16 95 W 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
525i
530i
205/65 R 15 94 Q M+S 225/60 R 15 96 Q M+S 225/55 R 16 95 Q M+S 235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y
225/55 R 16 95 H M+S 225/55 R 16 95 W 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y 225/55 R 16 95 Q M+S 235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y
–
29 (200)–33 (230)
(outside US/CDN)
–
29 (200)–33 (230)
(outside US/CDN)
33 (230)
(US/CDN)
33 (230)
33 (230)
(US/CDN)
33 (230)
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41 (280)
41 (280)
41 (280)
41 (280)
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Tire inflation pressure
sedan Tires
All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi (kilopascal) with cold tires (cold = ambient temperature)
225/55 R 16 95 W 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
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Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S 235/45 R 17 94 Q/T/H M+S
225/55 R 16 95 H M+S 225/55 R 16 95 W 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y 225/55 R 16 95 Q M+S 235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S
Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y
35 (240) 39 (270) 41 (280) 48 (330) 35 (240)
–
30 (210) 35 (240) 36 (250) 44 (300)
30 (210) 35 (240) 36 (250) 44 (300)
30 (210)
–
–
39 (270)
–
35 (240)
41 (280)
–
36 (250)
–
–
48 (330)
–
44 (300)
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sport wagon
525i
540i
Tires All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi (kilopascal) with cold tires (cold = ambient temperature)
225/55 R 16 95 H M+S 225/60 R 15 96 H M+S 225/60 R 15 96 W 225/55 R 16 95 W 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
225/60 R 15 96 Q M+S 225/55 R 16 95 Q M+S 235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S
225/55 R 16 95 H M+S 225/55 R 16 95 W 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
225/55 R 16 95 Q M+S 235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S
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30 (210) 35 (240) 36 (250) 44 (300)
33 (230) 38 (260) 39 (270) 46 (320)
30 (210) 35 (240) 36 (250) 44 (300)
33 (230) 38 (260) 39 (270) 46 (320)
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