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

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525i
530i
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sedan
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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 fea-
tures. 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 supple-
mental 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

© 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.
Notes
Overview
Controls and features
About this Owner's Manual 8
Symbols used 8
The individual vehicle 8
Status at time of printing 9
For your own safety 9
Symbol on vehicle parts 10
Service and Warranty 10
Reporting safety defects 10
Cockpit 14
Instrument cluster 15
Indicator and warning lamps 19
Steering wheel with multifunction
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/
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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Controls and features
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
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
Contents
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
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
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
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Technical data
Index
Engine specifications 170
Dimensions 171
Weights 173
Capacities 175
Everything from A to Z 178
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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 environ-
ment.
<
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 require-
ments ("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 individ-
ualized 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.

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 work-
manship. Field experience has indi-
cated significant differences in fuel
quality – volatility, composition, addi-
tives, 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 prob-
lems that you suspect could be related
to the fuel you are using, we recom-
mend that you respond by switching to
a recognized high-quality brand.
Failure to comply with these recom-
mendations may result in unscheduled
maintenance.
Obey pertinent safety rules when you
are handling gasoline.
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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 thor-
oughly tested by BMW to ensure
optimum performance when installed
on your vehicle.
BMW warrants these parts to be free
from defects in material and workman-
ship.
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.
The individual vehicle
Status at time of printing
Notes
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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 trans-
ceiver equipment, eg., CBs, walkie-
talkie, 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
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-
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 Ser-
vice and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models or a Warranty and Ser-
vice 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 War-
ranty
>
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 indi-
vidual 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 Transpor-
tation, 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
Index
Technical data
Overview
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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

Cockpit

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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
*
72, 75
9 Service Interval Display 84

Instrument cluster

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Instrument cluster
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)
*
21
12 Indicator lamp for self-leveling
suspension
*
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
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Instrument cluster
*
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
*
72, 75
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Instrument cluster
*
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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Indicator and warning lamps

Technology that monitors itself
The system runs a check on the
warning and indicator lamps marked
by "
●
" each time you switch on the
ignition. They each light up once for dif-
ferent 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
also required.
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Engine oil pressure
●
May be accompanied by the
message "STOP!ENGINE OIL-
PRESS" in the Check Control
*
: stop the
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.
<
Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)
*
●
Accompanied by an acoustic
warning signal: a flat tire has
occurred. Reduce vehicle speed imme-
diately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard
brake applications. Do not oversteer.
For additional information: refer to
page 101
Parking brake
*
/Brake system
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.
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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
*
for
Canadian models.
Please fasten safety belts
●
Accompanied by warning tone
and message
*
in the Check
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
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 avail-
able without limitations. Please have
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
Automatic transmission
*
Because of a malfunction, the
automatic transmission shifts
only in the emergency program. Please
consult the nearest BMW center.
For additional information: refer to
pages 74 and 77
Brake pads
*
●
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information: refer
to page 134
Dynamic Brake C ontrol (DBC)
*
●
Malfunction in DBC system.
Conventional braking efficiency
is available without limitations.
Have the system repaired by your BMW
center at the earliest possible opportu-
nity.
For additional information: refer to
page 100
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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Indicator and warning lamps
Self-leveling suspension* ●
The self-leveling suspension
system is inactive. Please con-
sult 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 auto-
matically in response to a system mal-
function. 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 intermit-
tently, this indicates a fault in the emis-
sions-related electronic systems.
Although the vehicle remains opera-
tional, 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 oper-
ation 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 multi-
function steering wheel (MFL) and the
sports steering wheel
* have been
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
* (MFL only)
> the cruise control
> selected phone functions
* and
> 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.
Switch between phone and radio, cas-
sette 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 set-
ting.
Cruise control: store and accelerate (+)
or decelerate and store (–).
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/deac-
tivate.
Recirculated-air mode and automatic
recirculated-air control (AUC) or
steering wheel heating: activate/deacti-
vate.
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Warning triangle* First-aid kit*
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 regula-
tions requiring a warning triangle
to be carried in the vehicle.<
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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 for-
ward 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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Some of the items contained in
the first-aid kit have a limited ser-
vice 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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Refueling

Fuel filler door
Always switch off the engine
before refueling, as it is not pos-
sible to add fuel with the engine run-
ning, 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.
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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
* is installed, loosen the
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.<
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 refu-
eling
> results in premature pump shutoff
> and will reduce the effectiveness of
the vapor recovery system on the
pump.
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Refueling Fuel specifications

As long as the filler nozzle is used prop-
erly, 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
* or the Check Filler Cap
lamp
*.<
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

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.
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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 exclu-
sive use of BMW approved tires.
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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)
525i
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
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
–
29 (200)
–
33 (230)
33 (230)
33 (230)
41 (280)
41 (280)
530i
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)
33 (230)
33 (230)
41 (280)
41 (280)
(outside US/CDN)
(outside US/CDN)
(US/CDN)
(US/CDN)
28n
Tire inflation pressure
sedan Tires
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in psi
(kilopascal) with cold tires
(cold = ambient temperature)
540i
225/55 R 16 95 W
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
35 (240) 39 (270) 41 (280) 48 (330)
Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y
35 (240)
–
–
39 (270)
41 (280)
–
–
48 (330)
225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S
235/45 R 17 94 Q/T/H M+S
30 (210) 35 (240) 36 (250) 44 (300)
540iA
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
30 (210) 35 (240) 36 (250) 44 (300)
Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y
30 (210)
–
–
35 (240)
36 (250)
–
–
44 (300)
29n
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Tire inflation pressure
sport
wagon
Tires
All pressure specifications in
the table are indicated in psi
(kilopascal) with cold tires
(cold = ambient temperature)
525i
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
30 (210) 35 (240) 36 (250) 44 (300)
225/60 R 15 96 Q M+S
225/55 R 16 95 Q M+S
235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S
33 (230) 38 (260) 39 (270) 46 (320)
540i
225/55 R 16 95 H M+S
225/55 R 16 95 W
235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
30 (210) 35 (240) 36 (250) 44 (300)
225/55 R 16 95 Q M+S
235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S
33 (230) 38 (260) 39 (270) 46 (320)
30n

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