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Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 Sedan: sun blind* for rear window 112 Rear window safety switch 41 Opening and closing windows 40 Adjusting exterior mirror 51 Automatic parking function* 52 5 Turn signal 64 High beams, headlamp flasher 102 High-beam assistant* 103 Roadside parking lamps 102 Check Control 79 Computer 75 10 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG
Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 Sedan: sun blind* for rear window 112 Rear window safety switch 41 Opening and closing windows 40 Adjusting exterior mirror 51 Automatic parking function* 52 5 Turn signal 64 High beams, headlamp flasher 102 High-beam assistant* 103 Roadside parking lamps 102 Check Control 79 Computer 75 10 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG
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... the roll-up cover is available before opening. With vehicle locked: Press the button. Sedan: opening Press the button longer. Sports Wagon: unlocking tailgate Press the button for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Switching on interior lamps At...
... the roll-up cover is available before opening. With vehicle locked: Press the button. Sedan: opening Press the button longer. Sports Wagon: unlocking tailgate Press the button for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Switching on interior lamps At...
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... of the doors is stored for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment During opening, the luggage compartment lid/tailgate pivots back and up. The setting is clear; Sedan Opening from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be carried out automatically. this...
... of the doors is stored for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment During opening, the luggage compartment lid/tailgate pivots back and up. The setting is clear; Sedan Opening from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be carried out automatically. this...
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... completely. Pull the head restraint upward. 2. The safety belt is locked. Child restraint system with tether strap Sedan Three are three additional mounting points for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Center seat: Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Allow the belt webbing...
... completely. Pull the head restraint upward. 2. The safety belt is locked. Child restraint system with tether strap Sedan Three are three additional mounting points for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Center seat: Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Allow the belt webbing...
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... the child-restraint fixing system. Fold back the center armrest. 4. The anchorage points for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG The mountings for the LATCH child's seat fixing system are located at the points marked 56 Online Edition for the LATCH childrestraint fixing system... are covered again after the child's seat is removed. Sedan: rear seats with the arrows. Before attaching the child's seat, remove the protective caps and pull the belt out of the area of the...
... the child-restraint fixing system. Fold back the center armrest. 4. The anchorage points for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG The mountings for the LATCH child's seat fixing system are located at the points marked 56 Online Edition for the LATCH childrestraint fixing system... are covered again after the child's seat is removed. Sedan: rear seats with the arrows. Before attaching the child's seat, remove the protective caps and pull the belt out of the area of the...
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...required - with a washer antifreeze, according to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the washer fluid before filling.< Sports Wagon: Rear window wiper Capacity Sedan: approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters, with the engine running or the ignition switched on the windshield. When reverse gear is engaged, continuous ...conditions such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface. 2 Do not use at suitable intervals. Driving Cleaning windshield, headlamps* and BMW Night Vision camera* Pull the lever, arrow 4. when driving on the steering column. If you will damage the washer pump.< 66 Online ...
...required - with a washer antifreeze, according to maintain the mixture ratio, mix the washer fluid before filling.< Sports Wagon: Rear window wiper Capacity Sedan: approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters, with the engine running or the ignition switched on the windshield. When reverse gear is engaged, continuous ...conditions such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface. 2 Do not use at suitable intervals. Driving Cleaning windshield, headlamps* and BMW Night Vision camera* Pull the lever, arrow 4. when driving on the steering column. If you will damage the washer pump.< 66 Online ...
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...area 2. Push the corresponding head restraint down as far as it will go, refer to socket: Fold open the cover Sedan: In luggage compartment Sedan: Through-loading system* Opening 1. Practical interior accessories In front passenger footwell Center armrest, rear Access to socket: Fold open... the cover. 116 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Access to cup holders: Press...
...area 2. Push the corresponding head restraint down as far as it will go, refer to socket: Fold open the cover Sedan: In luggage compartment Sedan: Through-loading system* Opening 1. Practical interior accessories In front passenger footwell Center armrest, rear Access to socket: Fold open... the cover. 116 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Access to cup holders: Press...
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... and regulations. Fuel filler door Sports Wagon 1. Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels always observe any safety guidelines posted at the service station.< Sedan 1. Refueling Refueling Always switch off the side panel. Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol. Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol. Never... an accident.< 3. Unhook the retaining strap*, refer to the fuel filler door. 194 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Open the snap fasteners of the fuel filler door.
... and regulations. Fuel filler door Sports Wagon 1. Observe the following when refueling When handling fuels always observe any safety guidelines posted at the service station.< Sedan 1. Refueling Refueling Always switch off the side panel. Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol. Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol. Never... an accident.< 3. Unhook the retaining strap*, refer to the fuel filler door. 194 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Open the snap fasteners of the fuel filler door.
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... new wiper blade and slide in until it is heard to engage. 211 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Mount the new wiper blade and press on until it . 3. Fold the wiper arm... front to disengage it is heard to engage. Sports Wagon Rear* The onboard toolkit is located in the luggage compartment lid. Replacing components Onboard toolkit Sedan Wiper blade replacement Front The onboard toolkit is located in the left side panel of the cargo area. 1.
... new wiper blade and slide in until it is heard to engage. 211 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Mount the new wiper blade and press on until it . 3. Fold the wiper arm... front to disengage it is heard to engage. Sports Wagon Rear* The onboard toolkit is located in the luggage compartment lid. Replacing components Onboard toolkit Sedan Wiper blade replacement Front The onboard toolkit is located in the left side panel of the cargo area. 1.
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... Remove and replace the bulb. 1. Remove the bulb for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls 1. Tail lamps Sedan > Turn signals: bulb 21 watts, PY 21 W > Backup lamps: bulb 16 watts, W 16 W 213 Online Edition ...in the system, there is possible to continue driving with the tip of a failure is very low, provided that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. At a glance Remove and replace the bulb. Turn the cover cap for low beams or high ...
... Remove and replace the bulb. 1. Remove the bulb for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls 1. Tail lamps Sedan > Turn signals: bulb 21 watts, PY 21 W > Backup lamps: bulb 16 watts, W 16 W 213 Online Edition ...in the system, there is possible to continue driving with the tip of a failure is very low, provided that works according to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. At a glance Remove and replace the bulb. Turn the cover cap for low beams or high ...
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... clips at the top and bottom on the bulb fitting and remove the bulb fitting. Right side: unhook the retaining strap*, refer to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Open the side panel. 3. Undo the quick-release fasteners of the luggage compartment. Turn the bulb...tail lamp and brake lamp 4. Backup lamps: Remove and replace the bulb. All the bulbs are integrated into a central bulb fitting. 1. Fender-mounted lamps Sedan 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn signal Tail lamp and brake lamp Tail lamp and brake lamp Backup lamp Reflector Roadside parking lamp, tail lamp and brake...
... clips at the top and bottom on the bulb fitting and remove the bulb fitting. Right side: unhook the retaining strap*, refer to BMW repair procedures with correspondingly trained personnel. Open the side panel. 3. Undo the quick-release fasteners of the luggage compartment. Turn the bulb...tail lamp and brake lamp 4. Backup lamps: Remove and replace the bulb. All the bulbs are integrated into a central bulb fitting. 1. Fender-mounted lamps Sedan 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn signal Tail lamp and brake lamp Tail lamp and brake lamp Backup lamp Reflector Roadside parking lamp, tail lamp and brake...
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... color or amperage rating, as this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.< Sports Wagon: in cargo area Sedan Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse allocation diagram are located in the compartment for the onboard tool kit, refer to prevent it from tipping over... system starts, refer to page 119. 2. Maintain the battery in an upright position for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Sports Wagon Reserve fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are also lost and must be updated: > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory The positions...
... color or amperage rating, as this could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in a fire in the vehicle.< Sports Wagon: in cargo area Sedan Spare fuses, plastic tweezers and fuse allocation diagram are located in the compartment for the onboard tool kit, refer to prevent it from tipping over... system starts, refer to page 119. 2. Maintain the battery in an upright position for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Sports Wagon Reserve fuses and a pair of plastic tweezers are also lost and must be updated: > Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory The positions...
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...possible when no emergency calls can be made. Under certain conditions, an emergency call : > Full preparation package mobile phone. Sedan The LED in the luggage compartment lid/tailgate. Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Giving and receiving assistance Emergency... call Conditions for an emergency call is automatically initiated immediately after signing a new contract with BMW Assist expires, the car phone can be determined, it will then be forwarded to open . 219 Online Edition for at...
...possible when no emergency calls can be made. Under certain conditions, an emergency call : > Full preparation package mobile phone. Sedan The LED in the luggage compartment lid/tailgate. Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Giving and receiving assistance Emergency... call Conditions for an emergency call is automatically initiated immediately after signing a new contract with BMW Assist expires, the car phone can be determined, it will then be forwarded to open . 219 Online Edition for at...
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... area. To avoid the risk of the articles contained in the event of a breakdown directly via iDrive, refer to page 189. When your BMW with power from the battery in the luggage compartment lid. First-aid kit* Some of potentially fatal injury, always avoid all contact with fully-...insulated clamp handles. Sedan Jump starting The first-aid kit is discharged, you assistance in the event of the BMW Group offers you can also use two jumper cables to help start your battery is located in a...
... area. To avoid the risk of the articles contained in the event of a breakdown directly via iDrive, refer to page 189. When your BMW with power from the battery in the luggage compartment lid. First-aid kit* Some of potentially fatal injury, always avoid all contact with fully-...insulated clamp handles. Sedan Jump starting The first-aid kit is discharged, you assistance in the event of the BMW Group offers you can also use two jumper cables to help start your battery is located in a...
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...that the ignition is switched on the local regulations. Should it prove impossible to Deactivating selector lever interlock page 64. Giving and receiving assistance Sedan: It is located in the toolkit in the luggage compartment lid, refer to page 211. Active steering is deactivated and larger steering wheel...the rear window. For information on jump starting, refer 222 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG The towing vehicle may result.< In some countries, towing with the vehicle and screw it will be available. with the engine stopped. Avoid ...
...that the ignition is switched on the local regulations. Should it prove impossible to Deactivating selector lever interlock page 64. Giving and receiving assistance Sedan: It is located in the toolkit in the luggage compartment lid, refer to page 211. Active steering is deactivated and larger steering wheel...the rear window. For information on jump starting, refer 222 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG The towing vehicle may result.< In some countries, towing with the vehicle and screw it will be available. with the engine stopped. Avoid ...
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...Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Communications Entertainment Navigation Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. Weights Sedan Curb weight > Manual transmission, SMG > Automatic transmission Approved gross vehicle weight > Manual .../1,120 lbs./kg lbs./kg 3,395/1,540 3,439/1,560 3,450/1,565 3,472/1,575 3,902/1,770 3,924/1,780 525i 530i 550i Sedan Curb weight > Manual transmission > Automatic transmission Approved gross vehicle weight > Manual transmission > Automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load ...
...Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Communications Entertainment Navigation Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. Weights Sedan Curb weight > Manual transmission, SMG > Automatic transmission Approved gross vehicle weight > Manual .../1,120 lbs./kg lbs./kg 3,395/1,540 3,439/1,560 3,450/1,565 3,472/1,575 3,902/1,770 3,924/1,780 525i 530i 550i Sedan Curb weight > Manual transmission > Automatic transmission Approved gross vehicle weight > Manual transmission > Automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load ...
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...500-1,650 Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. Capacities Notes Fuel tank of that reserve Window cleaning system > Sedan > Sports Wagon Engine with oil filter change > 525i/xi, 530i/xi > 550i US quarts/liters US quarts/liters 6.9/6.5 8.5/8.0 US quarts.../liters US quarts/liters approx. 3.2/3 approx. 5.3/5 approx. 5.3/5 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil. headlamp washer system US quarts/liters gal/liters gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 approx. 2.1/8 For more details: page 66 Fuel ...
...500-1,650 Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. Capacities Notes Fuel tank of that reserve Window cleaning system > Sedan > Sports Wagon Engine with oil filter change > 525i/xi, 530i/xi > 550i US quarts/liters US quarts/liters 6.9/6.5 8.5/8.0 US quarts.../liters US quarts/liters approx. 3.2/3 approx. 5.3/5 approx. 5.3/5 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil. headlamp washer system US quarts/liters gal/liters gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 approx. 2.1/8 For more details: page 66 Fuel ...