BMW 2004 525i Sedan User Manuals

BMW

Owner's Manual (English)

Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

525i 530i 545i
3
Contents
5
Notes
6
- Using this Owner's Manual
  6
- Symbols used
  6
- The individual vehicle
  7
- Editorial notice
  7
- For your own safety
  8
- Service and warranty
  9
Cockpit
12
- All around the steering wheel: controls and displays
  12
- Instrument cluster
  14
- Indicator and warning lamps
  15
- Comfort area: controls and displays
  16
Control Center
18
- Controls
  18
- Menu overview
  18
- Menu guidance
  19
Voice command system
22
- The concept
  22
- Voice commands
  22
- Notes
  24
Opening and closing
28
- The key set
  28
- Key Memory
  28
- Central locking system
  29
- Opening and closing: from outside
  29
- Opening and closing: from inside
  32
- Luggage compartment lid
  33
- Alarm system
  34
- Windows
  35
- Glass roof, electric*
  36
Adjustments
38
- Sitting safely
  38
- Seats
  38
- Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*
  40
- Head restraints
  41
- Safety belts
  42
- Heated seats*
  43
- Active seat ventilation*
  44
- Active seat*
  44
- Mirrors
  44
- Steering wheel adjustment
  45
Transporting children safely
47
- The right place for children
  47
- Installing child-restraint systems
  48
- On journeys
  50
Driving
51
- Ignition lock
  51
- Starting the engine
  51
- Handbrake
  52
- Manual transmission
  53
- Sequential manual transmission SMG*
  53
- Dynamic Driving Control
  56
- Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
  56
- Turn signal indicators/ headlamp flasher
  58
- Wiper system
  59
- Washer fluid
  59
- Cruise control*
  60
- Active cruise control*
  61
Everything under control
67
- Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
  67
- Tachometer
  67
- Energy Control/Current fuel consumption
  68
- Fuel gauge
  68
- Service requirement display and display of legally prescribed inspections
  68
- Check Control
  70
- Computer
  72
- Speed limit
  74
- Stopwatch
  75
- Changing settings
  75
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
78
- PDC Park Distance Control*
  78
- Driving stability control/ ABS Antilock Brake System
  79
- Driving stability control/ DSC Dynamic Stability Control
  80
- Active roll stabilization*
  82
- Flat Tire Monitor
  82
- Active steering*
  84
- Airbags
  85
- Head-Up Display*
  87
Lamps
89
- Parking lamps/low beams
  89
- Adaptive Head Light*
  90
- Instrument lighting
  90
- High beams/standing lamps
  90
- Fog lamps
  91
- Interior lamps
  91
A congenial climate
92
- Independent ventilation*
  96
Practical interior accessories
98
- Integrated universal remote control*
  98
- Roller sun blinds*
  99
- Glove compartment
  100
- Center armrest
  100
- Storage compartments
  101
- Beverage holders
  101
- Ashtray, front
  101
- Cigarette lighter, front
  102
- Ashtray, rear
  102
- Cigarette lighter, rear
  102
- Sockets
  102
- Rear center armrest
  103
- Fold down rear seat*
  103
- Ski bag*
  103
Things to remember when driving
108
- Break-in procedures
  108
- General driving notes
  108
- Loading
  110
- Roof-mounted luggage rack*
  111
Starting navigation system
116
- Navigation CD/DVD
  116
- Opening the navigation
  116
- Display in assistance window
  117
- Displaying position
  117
Destination entry
118
- Entering a destination manually
  118
- Map-guided destination selection
  120
- Selecting destination using information
  120
- Recent destinations
  121
- Address book
  122
- Route selection
  123
- Wordmatch principle
  124
Destination guidance
125
- Starting the destination guidance
  125
- Displaying route
  125
- Displaying towns and streets of the route
  126
- Destination guidance through voice instructions
  126
- Blocking sections of a route
  127
- Traffic information
  128
- Terminating/continuing destination guidance
  128
- What to do if …
  129
On/off, tone
132
- Controls
  132
- Switching on/off
  133
- Adjusting the volume
  133
- Tone control
  133
Radio
136
- Listening to the radio
  136
- Storing stations
  138
- Weather Band*
  139
- Satellite radio*
  140
CD Compact Disc
143
- Listening to CDs
  143
- Selecting a track
  143
- Repeating a track
  144
- Sampling and selecting tracks, scan
  144
- Random play sequence
  144
- Fast forward/reverse
  144
- Malfunctions
  145
CD changer
146
- CD magazine
  146
- Listening to CDs
  146
- Selecting a track
  147
- Repeating a track
  147
- Sampling and selecting tracks, scan
  147
- Random play sequence
  148
- Fast forward/reverse
  148
- Malfunctions
  148
Telephoning
152
- Safety notice
  152
- Care instructions
  153
- Controls
  153
- Hands-free unit
  153
- Operation using the Control Center
  154
- Operation by voice control*
  159
- Notes
  162
TeleService, BMW Assist
163
- TeleService
  163
- BMW Assist
  163
- Requirements
  163
- Services offered
  164
- Adapting TeleService or BMW Assist
  166
- Displaying vehicle data
  167
Refueling
170
- Fuel filler door
  170
- Fuel specifications
  171
Wheels and tires
172
- Tire inflation pressure
  172
- Tire identification marks
  174
- Tire condition
  175
- Replacing wheels/tires
  176
- Run-flat tires*
  177
- Snow chains*
  178
Under the hood
179
- Hood
  179
- Engine compartment
  180
- Engine oil
  180
- Coolant
  181
- Brake fluid
  182
- Brake hydraulic systems
  182
Maintenance
183
- The BMW Maintenance System
  183
- Care
  184
Rules and regulations
185
- California Proposition 65 Warning
  185
- OBD connector
  185
Replacing components
186
- Onboard tool kit
  186
- Windshield wiper blades
  186
- Lamps and bulbs
  186
- Changing a wheel
  189
- Battery
  190
- Fuses
  191
Giving and receiving assistance
192
- Starting an emergency call*
  192
- Warning triangle*
  193
- First-aid kit*
  193
- Roadside Assistance
  193
- Jump-starting
  194
- Towing
  195
Technical data
200
- Engine specifications
  200
- Dimensions
  201
- Weights
  202
- Capacities
  203
Everything from A to Z
204
- Index
  204
Refueling
219

Size:

7.12 MB
Pages:

220
Language:

English