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... active cruise control* 67 8 Displays for > Odometer and trip odometer 74 > Computer 75 > Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 77 > Automatic transmission with Steptronic* 63 > SMG Sequential Manual Transmission* 61 > HDC Hill Descent Control* 88 > High-beam assistant* 103 > Check Control message present 79 9 Fuel gauge 75 10 Resetting trip odometer...
... active cruise control* 67 8 Displays for > Odometer and trip odometer 74 > Computer 75 > Date and remaining travel distance for service requirements 77 > Automatic transmission with Steptronic* 63 > SMG Sequential Manual Transmission* 61 > HDC Hill Descent Control* 88 > High-beam assistant* 103 > Check Control message present 79 9 Fuel gauge 75 10 Resetting trip odometer...
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...gases can begin to warm up by automatically engaging the starter for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running while the vehicle ... as the engine starts. Do not allow the engine to drive immediately at high altitudes, over approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m. SMG Sequential Manual Transmission* 1. if it as soon as the engine starts. 59 Online Edition for a certain period and automatically disengaging it running , set the ...
...gases can begin to warm up by automatically engaging the starter for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running while the vehicle ... as the engine starts. Do not allow the engine to drive immediately at high altitudes, over approx. 3,300 ft/1,000 m. SMG Sequential Manual Transmission* 1. if it as soon as the engine starts. 59 Online Edition for a certain period and automatically disengaging it running , set the ...
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... conditions are suitable. Otherwise excessive pressure can lead to prevent the vehicle from the ignition lock while the vehicle is applied.< SMG Sequential Manual Transmission* 1. While shifting in the 5th/6th gear lane, press the gearshift lever toward the right, otherwise accidental shifting into first gear or... pull it brakes the rear wheels. it too strongly. Indicator lamp for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG In doing so, continuously press the button of traction - fishtailing - at the rear axle.< To prevent corrosion and one-sided braking action...
... conditions are suitable. Otherwise excessive pressure can lead to prevent the vehicle from the ignition lock while the vehicle is applied.< SMG Sequential Manual Transmission* 1. While shifting in the 5th/6th gear lane, press the gearshift lever toward the right, otherwise accidental shifting into first gear or... pull it brakes the rear wheels. it too strongly. Indicator lamp for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG In doing so, continuously press the button of traction - fishtailing - at the rear axle.< To prevent corrosion and one-sided braking action...
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... is activated. > R: Reverse gear > N: Neutral > One-touch functions for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation R N 1 to recognize whether the desired selector lever position is also possible to do so. The SMG is opened...up and down using the shifting paddles or the selector lever. It is only possible to 6 Driving tips Controls SMG Sequential Manual Transmission* The transmission automatically shifts into N if the driver's door is operated with this display.< Shiftlock Press the brake pedal before shifting out ...
... is activated. > R: Reverse gear > N: Neutral > One-touch functions for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation R N 1 to recognize whether the desired selector lever position is also possible to do so. The SMG is opened...up and down using the shifting paddles or the selector lever. It is only possible to 6 Driving tips Controls SMG Sequential Manual Transmission* The transmission automatically shifts into N if the driver's door is operated with this display.< Shiftlock Press the brake pedal before shifting out ...
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... > When the system brakes and you have selected by increasing the throttle setting and shifting gears automatically or by the driver as needed. Manual transmission You can reduce fatigue and tension, while increasing your vehicle's speed automatically so that the system is provided or the system deactivates itself if... engine speeds for a longer period. In addition, it safely and responsibly. If, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG If the vehicle ahead speeds up or when the lane ahead becomes clear, your vehicle will be accustomed to, you leave the map area...
... > When the system brakes and you have selected by increasing the throttle setting and shifting gears automatically or by the driver as needed. Manual transmission You can reduce fatigue and tension, while increasing your vehicle's speed automatically so that the system is provided or the system deactivates itself if... engine speeds for a longer period. In addition, it safely and responsibly. If, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG If the vehicle ahead speeds up or when the lane ahead becomes clear, your vehicle will be accustomed to, you leave the map area...
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.../12 km/h, and then maintains this automatically controlled speed within the same range by using the lever of your BMW under these conditions. Using HDC Manual transmission: Use HDC in steep terrain. The vehicle moves at approximately twice walking speed without active intervention from approx. ...3 mph/5 km/h to open the menu. 3. Automatic transmission: You can activate HDC: > with a speed below approx. 22 ...
.../12 km/h, and then maintains this automatically controlled speed within the same range by using the lever of your BMW under these conditions. Using HDC Manual transmission: Use HDC in steep terrain. The vehicle moves at approximately twice walking speed without active intervention from approx. ...3 mph/5 km/h to open the menu. 3. Automatic transmission: You can activate HDC: > with a speed below approx. 22 ...
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... 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG To ensure that you devote careful attention to a fire, and with it the risk of the transmission's kick-down mode during the first 200 miles/300 km. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could lead to the following section. SMG Sequential Manual Transmission Do not use of serious property...
... 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG To ensure that you devote careful attention to a fire, and with it the risk of the transmission's kick-down mode during the first 200 miles/300 km. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could lead to the following section. SMG Sequential Manual Transmission Do not use of serious property...
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...for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Starting assistant Driving tips Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* SMG Sequential Manual Transmission Controls Using handbrake on a hill by two photocells in the inside the vehicle...clean and do not hold the vehicle on inclines At a glance Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may also roll back slightly during this purpose. Hold the vehicle with full force. In situations that ABS is controlled by...
...for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Starting assistant Driving tips Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* SMG Sequential Manual Transmission Controls Using handbrake on a hill by two photocells in the inside the vehicle...clean and do not hold the vehicle on inclines At a glance Otherwise, the vehicle's engine, the electrical systems and the transmission may also roll back slightly during this purpose. Hold the vehicle with full force. In situations that ABS is controlled by...
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... lever position, refer to page 58, otherwise the low beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield wipers would not be damaged.< SMG Sequential Manual Transmission Engage selector lever position N with the vehicle and screw it prove impossible to page 211. Use only the tow fitting provided with the ignition switched... on jump starting, refer 222 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG The towing vehicle may not be lighter than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it will be steered. Avoid lateral loading of 90 miles...
... lever position, refer to page 58, otherwise the low beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield wipers would not be damaged.< SMG Sequential Manual Transmission Engage selector lever position N with the vehicle and screw it prove impossible to page 211. Use only the tow fitting provided with the ignition switched... on jump starting, refer 222 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG The towing vehicle may not be lighter than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it will be steered. Avoid lateral loading of 90 miles...
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... The correct gear will exert lateral forces, tending to damage.< With tow truck Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with automatic transmissions, the engine cannot be selected and engaged automatically. Do not activate the HDC Hill Descent Control... may be damaged.< 223 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference The BMW may only be steered.< 1. With a catalytic converter, tow-starting off the hazard warning flashers. 6. After the... avoid jerking and the associated stresses on SMG, see below. 4. SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 1.
... The correct gear will exert lateral forces, tending to damage.< With tow truck Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with automatic transmissions, the engine cannot be selected and engaged automatically. Do not activate the HDC Hill Descent Control... may be damaged.< 223 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference The BMW may only be steered.< 1. With a catalytic converter, tow-starting off the hazard warning flashers. 6. After the... avoid jerking and the associated stresses on SMG, see below. 4. SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 1.
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... 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 transmission, SMG > Automatic transmission Load Approved ...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 Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Luggage...
... 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 transmission, SMG > Automatic transmission Load Approved ...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 Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Luggage...
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...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. Oil grades: page 206 > incl. headlamp washer system US quarts/liters gal/liters gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 ...Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Technical data Sports Wagon Curb weight > Manual transmission > Automatic transmission Approved gross vehicle weight > Manual transmission > Automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Luggage ...
...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. Oil grades: page 206 > incl. headlamp washer system US quarts/liters gal/liters gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 ...Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Technical data Sports Wagon Curb weight > Manual transmission > Automatic transmission Approved gross vehicle weight > Manual transmission > Automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Luggage ...
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...14 Around the steering wheel 10 A ABS Antilock Brake System 86 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 67 Acceleration assistant for SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 63 Accessories 6 Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 79 Activated-charcoal filter 109 "Activation time" for parkedcar ventilation 109 Active cruise control... for mobile phone 180 "Address book" for navigation system 140 236 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Address for navigation - deleting 141 - entering 133, 136 - selecting 141 - storing 140 - storing current position 140 "Add to address book" ...
...14 Around the steering wheel 10 A ABS Antilock Brake System 86 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 67 Acceleration assistant for SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 63 Accessories 6 Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control 79 Activated-charcoal filter 109 "Activation time" for parkedcar ventilation 109 Active cruise control... for mobile phone 180 "Address book" for navigation system 140 236 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Address for navigation - deleting 141 - entering 133, 136 - selecting 141 - storing 140 - storing current position 140 "Add to address book" ...
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... for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Gear changes - automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 62 Gear display - automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 Gearshift lever, manual transmission 60 Gearshift lever positions, manual transmission 60 General driving notes 124 Glass sunroof, electric 41 - auto-remote...
... for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Gear changes - automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 62 Gear display - automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 Gearshift lever, manual transmission 60 Gearshift lever positions, manual transmission 60 General driving notes 124 Glass sunroof, electric 41 - auto-remote...
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...control 31 Interior motion sensor 38 - switching off 38 Interior rearview mirror 52 - automatic dimming feature 125 Interlock on automatic transmission 63 Intermittent mode of the wipers 65 Everything from A to Z J Jacking points 216 Joystick, refer to iDrive 16 ... 29 "Keypad" 182 Keys 28 - key-related settings, refer to Personal Profile 29 Kick-down - automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 62 Knock control 195 L Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/ low beams 101 Lamps and bulbs 212 "Languages"... Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG
...control 31 Interior motion sensor 38 - switching off 38 Interior rearview mirror 52 - automatic dimming feature 125 Interlock on automatic transmission 63 Intermittent mode of the wipers 65 Everything from A to Z J Jacking points 216 Joystick, refer to iDrive 16 ... 29 "Keypad" 182 Keys 28 - key-related settings, refer to Personal Profile 29 Kick-down - automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 62 Knock control 195 L Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/ low beams 101 Lamps and bulbs 212 "Languages"... Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG
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245 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Lighter 115 Lighter socket 115 "Lighting" 65, 102 Lighting - instruments 104 - of the vehicle, refer to Lamps 101 - refer to High... Separation net 118 Luggage rack, refer to Roofmounted luggage rack 128 Lumbar support 46 LW, waveband 156 Manually controlled recirculated air 108 Manual mode - automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 62 "Manual" on the radio 157 Manual operation - door lock 32 - driver's door 32 - fuel filler door 194 - glass sunroof 42 - luggage ...
245 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Lighter 115 Lighter socket 115 "Lighting" 65, 102 Lighting - instruments 104 - of the vehicle, refer to Lamps 101 - refer to High... Separation net 118 Luggage rack, refer to Roofmounted luggage rack 128 Lumbar support 46 LW, waveband 156 Manually controlled recirculated air 108 Manual mode - automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 62 "Manual" on the radio 157 Manual operation - door lock 32 - driver's door 32 - fuel filler door 194 - glass sunroof 42 - luggage ...
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... Retaining straps, refer to Storage area package 119 Retreaded tires 202 Reverse, fast - CD changer 169 - CD player 169 Reverse gear - automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 - manual transmission 61 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 Road map 146 "Roadside Assistance" 182, 189 Roadside Assistance 220 Roadside parking lamps 102 - replacing bulbs 213 Roller sun blind, refer... and towing 221 Rotary pushbutton, refer to iDrive 16 Everything from A to Z 248 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG
... Retaining straps, refer to Storage area package 119 Retreaded tires 202 Reverse, fast - CD changer 169 - CD player 169 Reverse gear - automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 - manual transmission 61 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 Road map 146 "Roadside Assistance" 182, 189 Roadside Assistance 220 Roadside parking lamps 102 - replacing bulbs 213 Roller sun blind, refer... and towing 221 Rotary pushbutton, refer to iDrive 16 Everything from A to Z 248 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG
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... 162 - storing channel 162 249 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference "SAT" with radio 152, 162 "Save current destination" 142 "Scan" - sampling stations 157 - sampling ...transmission with Steptronic 63 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 Selector lever interlock, refer to Shiftlock - automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 Selector lever positions - automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 Self-leveling suspension 89 Separation net 118 Sequential Manual Transmission...
... 162 - storing channel 162 249 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference "SAT" with radio 152, 162 "Save current destination" 142 "Scan" - sampling stations 157 - sampling ...transmission with Steptronic 63 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 Selector lever interlock, refer to Shiftlock - automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 Selector lever positions - automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 Self-leveling suspension 89 Separation net 118 Sequential Manual Transmission...
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...BMW Night Vision 99 - changing on Control Display 82 - clock, 12h/24h mode 83 - configuring, refer to Personal Profile 29 Setting speed limit 81 Setting time, refer to Preselecting activation time 109 "Set tire pressure" 90 Shifting gears - automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 62 Shiftlock - automatic transmission... with Steptronic 63 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 Shift paddles 62 Short commands of...
...BMW Night Vision 99 - changing on Control Display 82 - clock, 12h/24h mode 83 - configuring, refer to Personal Profile 29 Setting speed limit 81 Setting time, refer to Preselecting activation time 109 "Set tire pressure" 90 Shifting gears - automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 62 Shiftlock - automatic transmission... with Steptronic 63 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 Shift paddles 62 Short commands of...
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... Traction control, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 86 Traffic congestion, refer to Bypassing route sections 148 Transmission - automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 - deactivating selector lever interlock on automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 - manual transmission 60 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 - starting assistant 125 Transporting children safely 54 Transport securing device, refer to Securing cargo 128 Tread..., 142 Used batteries - refer to Disposal 218 - refer to Replacing battery 40 252 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG
... Traction control, refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 86 Traffic congestion, refer to Bypassing route sections 148 Transmission - automatic transmission with Steptronic 63 - deactivating selector lever interlock on automatic transmission with Steptronic 64 - manual transmission 60 - SMG Sequential Manual Transmission 61 - starting assistant 125 Transporting children safely 54 Transport securing device, refer to Securing cargo 128 Tread..., 142 Used batteries - refer to Disposal 218 - refer to Replacing battery 40 252 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG