BMW SERIE 5 SPORT WAGON 2003 Manual

Owner's Manual 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

Contents

Notes	About this Owner's Manual 8		Overview	Cockpit 14
	Symbols used 8			Instrument cluster	15
	The individual vehicle 8			Indicator and warning lamps 19
	Status at time of printing	9		Steering wheel with multifunction
	For your own safety 9			buttons 22
	Symbol on vehicle parts	10		Warning triangle 23
	Service and Warranty 10			First-aid kit 23
	Reporting safety defects	10		Refueling 24
				Fuel specifications	25
				Tire inflation pressure 26

© 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.

Controls and features

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

Controls and features

	Passenger safety systems:			Technology for safety and			Cabin convenience:
	Airbags 59			driving convenience:			BMW Universal Transmitter				115
	Transporting children safely		62	Park Distance Control (PDC) 98			Glove compartment 118
	Vehicle Memory, Key			Automatic Stability Control plus			Storage compartments			118
	Memory 67			Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic			Cellular phone	119
	Driving:			Stability Control (DSC)		99	Beverage holder		119
				Self-leveling suspension		101	Ashtray, front 119
	Steering/Ignition lock 68
				Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC) 101			Cigarette lighter		120
	Starting the engine 68
							Ashtray, rear 120
	Switching off the engine	70		Lamps:
							Loading and transporting
	Parking brake 70			Parking lamps/Low beams 103
	Manual transmission 71			Instrument lighting 104			cargo:
	Automatic transmission	72		High beams/Standing			Through-loading system			121
	Automatic transmission with			lamps 104			Ski bag 122
	Steptronic 75			Fog lamps 104			sport wagon:
	Indicator/Headlamp flasher		78	Interior lamps	105		Cargo area 125
	Washer/Wiper system/Rain			Reading lamps	105		Roll-up cover		125
	sensor 78			Controlling the climate for			Partition net	125
	Cruise control 80						Storage areas in the luggage
				pleasant driving:
	Everything under control:						compartment		126
				Air conditioning 106
							Cargo loading	128
	Odometer, outside temperature			Automatic climate control		109
							Roof-mounted luggage rack				129
	display 82			Roller sun blind 114
	Tachometer 83			Parked-car ventilation
	Energy control 83			system 114
	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

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Contents

maintenance	Special operating instructions:
	Wheels and tires:
	Break-in procedures 132
	Driving notes 133
	Antilock Brake System	133
Operation,	Brake system 134
	combinations 137	135
	Tire inflation pressure

Tire condition 135

Tire replacement 136

Wheel and tire

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

Owner service procedures

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

Technical data

Engine specifications 170 Dimensions 171

Weights 173 Capacities 175

Index

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, countryspecific 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.

Notes

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 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 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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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 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 automotive 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 [phone].

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.

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Index

Data

Repairs

Maintenance

Controls

Overview

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Overview

Controls and features

Operation, maintenance

Owner service procedures

Technical data

Index

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Index

14 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		7	Rear window defroster 107, 112
4	Washer/Wiper system	78	8	Horn, the entire surface
5	Central locking system	32	9	Adjusting the steering wheel 56
6	Hazard warning flashers

Instrument cluster

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1	Fuel gauge 83	5	Tachometer and Energy Control 83	8	Selector lever and program display
2	Indicator lamp for turn signal	6	Coolant temperature gauge 84		for automatic transmission* 72, 75
	indicators 21	7	Indicator and warning	9	Service Interval Display 84
3	Speedometer		lamps 19 to 21
4	Indicator lamp for high beams	21

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16 Instrument cluster

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10Display for the computer – operation via the turn signal lever, refer to page 88:

>Outside temperature

>Average fuel consumption

>Cruising range

>Average speed

11Indicator lamp for Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/ Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC)* 21

12Indicator lamp for self-leveling suspension* 21

13Odometer and trip odometer 82

14Indicator for Check Control 85

15Reset trip odometer to zero 82

16Indicator and warning lamps 19 to 21

Instrument cluster*

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1	Fuel gauge 83	4	Indicator lamp for high beams 21
2	Indicator lamp for turn signal	5	Tachometer and Energy Control 83
	indicators 21	6	Coolant temperature gauge 84
3	Speedometer

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			Controls
			Maintenance
			Repairs
	7	Indicator and warning
		lamps 19 to 21	Data
	8	CHECK button 85
	9	Selector lever and program display
		for automatic transmission* 72, 75	Index

18 Instrument cluster*

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10	Outside temperature display 82	12	Trip odometer	82	15	Service Interval Display 84
11	Indicator lamp for Automatic Sta-	13	Check Control display 85		16	Reset button for trip odometer 82
	bility Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/	14	Odometer 82		17	Indicator and warning
	Dynamic Stability Control					lamps 19 to 21

(DSC)* 21

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 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 continue 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.<

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.<

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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

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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20 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 available 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 Control (DBC)* ●

Malfunction in DBC system. Conventional braking efficiency

is available without limitations.

Have the system repaired by your BMW center at the earliest possible opportunity.

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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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 Stability 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 emis-

sions-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 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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22 Steering wheel with multifunction buttons

The controls integrated within the multifunction 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, 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*

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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.<

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: 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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Fuel filler door

Always switch off the engine before refueling, as it is not pos-

sible 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* is installed, loosen the T-screw and swing the subwoofer to the side.

Always observe all safety precautions 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.<

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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.

Refueling

Fuel specifications

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* 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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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	–	–	33 (230)	41 (280)
	225/55 R 16 95 H M+S			(US/CDN)
	225/60 R 15 96 W
	225/55 R 16 95 W
	235/45 R 17 94 W/Y	29 (200)	33 (230)	33 (230)	41 (280)
525i	205/65 R 15 94 Q M+S		(outside US/CDN)
	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	–	–	33 (230)	41 (280)
	225/55 R 16 95 W			(US/CDN)
	235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
530i	225/55 R 16 95 Q M+S	29 (200)	33 (230)	33 (230)	41 (280)
	235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S		(outside US/CDN)
	Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
	Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y

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	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	35 (240)	39 (270)	41 (280)	48 (330)
		235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
	540i	Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y	35 (240)	–	41 (280)	–
		Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y	–	39 (270)	–	48 (330)
		225/55 R 16 95 Q/T/H M+S	30 (210)	35 (240)	36 (250)	44 (300)
		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	30 (210)	35 (240)	36 (250)	44 (300)
	540iA	225/55 R 16 95 Q M+S
		235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S
		Front: 235/45 R 17 94 W/Y	30 (210)	–	36 (250)	–
		Rear: 255/40 R 17 94 W/Y	–	35 (240)	–	44 (300)

Tire inflation pressure

sport	Tires
wagon	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	30 (210)	35 (240)	36 (250)	44 (300)
525i	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	33 (230)	38 (260)	39 (270)	46 (320)
	235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S
	225/55 R 16 95 H M+S
	225/55 R 16 95 W	30 (210)	35 (240)	36 (250)	44 (300)
540i	235/45 R 17 94 W/Y
	225/55 R 16 95 Q M+S	33 (230)	38 (260)	39 (270)	46 (320)
	235/45 R 17 94 Q M+S

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