User Manual BMW 2001 540i Sedan Car

Documents for BMW 2001 540I SEDAN

User Manual

For 2001 540I SEDAN. Also, The document are for others BMW models: 525I, 530I, 540I

• Notes on the Owner's Manual4
• Symbols used4
• The individual vehicle4
• Status at time of printing5
• For your own safety6
• Symbol on vehicle parts6
• REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS7
• Contents10
• Cockpit16
• Instrument cluster18
• Instrument cluster*20
• Indicator and warning lamps22
• Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)25
• Sports steering wheel*26
• Hazard warning flashers27
• Warning triangle*27
• First-aid kit*27
• Refueling28
• Fuel specifications29
• Tire inflation pressure29
• Keys36
• Electronic vehicle immobilizer37
• Central locking system38
• Opening and closing – from the outside38
• Opening and closing – from the inside42
• Luggage compartment lid/Tailgate43
• Luggage compartment46
• Alarm system47
• Electric power windows49
• Sliding/Tilt sunroof*50
• Seat adjustment52
• Electric power seat(s*)52
• Mechanical seat53
• BMW comfort seat*54
• BMW sports seat*55
• BMW active seat*55
• Adjusting the steering wheel56
• Mirrors56
• Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory58
• Car Memory, Key Memory60
• Safety belts61
• Airbags62
• Transporting children safely66
• Steering/Ignition lock68
• Starting the engine68
• Switching off the engine69
• Parking brake70
• Manual transmission70
• Automatic transmission*72
• Automatic transmission with Steptronic*75
• Indicator/Headlamp flasher78
• Wiper/Washer system78
• Rear window defroster80
• Cruise control81
• Odometer, outside temperature display83
• Tachometer84
• Energy control84
• Fuel gauge84
• Coolant temperature gauge85
• Service Interval Display85
• Check Control86
• Computer89
• Multi-Information Display (MID)*91
• Digital clock in the MID*92
• Computer in the MID*95
• Park Distance Control (PDC)*100
• ASC+T/DSC*102
• Tire Pressure Control (RDC)*103
• Parking lamps/Low beams105
• Instrument lighting105
• High beams/Parking lamps106
• Fog lamps106
• Interior lamps106
• Reading lamps107
• Air conditioner108
• Automatic climate control*114
• Seat heating*119
• Steering wheel heating*120
• Roller sun blind*120
• Independent ventilation*120
• BMW Universal Transmitter*121
• Glove compartment124
• Storage facilities124
• Cellular phone*125
• Beverage holder*125
• Ashtray, front126
• Cigarette lighter*126
• Ashtray, rear127
• Through-loading system*128
• Ski bag*129
• Luggage compartment – sport wagon132
• Cargo loading136
• Roof-mounted luggage rack137
• Break-in procedure140
• Driving notes141
• Catalytic converter142
• Antilock Brake System (ABS)143
• Disc brakes144
• Brake system146
• Winter operation146
• Power steering148
• Level control system*148
• Cellular phone*149
• Radio reception149
• Tire inflation pressure150
• Tire condition150
• Tire replacement151
• Tire rotation152
• Wheel and tire combinations153
• Winter tires154
• Snow chains*155
• Approved wheel and tire specifications – sedan156
• Hood159
• Engine compartment – BMW 525i, 530i160
• Engine compartment – BMW 540i162
• Washer fluids164
• Washer nozzles164
• Engine oil165
• Coolant167
• Brake fluid168
• Vehicle Identification Number169
• The BMW Maintenance System170
• Caring for your car171
• Airbags176
• Vehicle storage176
• Technical modifications177
• California Proposition 65 Warning177
• OBD interface socket178
• Onboard tool kit182
• Wiper blades182
• Lamps and bulbs183
• Changing a wheel190
• Battery193
• Fuses196
• Fuel filler door198
• Sliding/Tilt sunroof198
• Tailgate199
• Jump-starting200
• Towing the vehicle201
• Airbags206
• ATC*207
• ASC+T/DSC*208
• Radio reception209
• BMW active seat*210
• Safety belt tensioner210
• DSP sound system*211
• Mirrors with automatic dimmer*211
• Rain sensor*212
• Tire Pressure Control (RDC)*213
• Integrated rear suspension214
• Level control system*214
• Xenon lamps*215
• Engine specifications218
• Dimensions – sedan219
• Dimensions – sport wagon220
• Weights – sedan221
• Weights – sport wagon222
• Capacities223
• Electrical system224
• Drive belts224
• Everything from A to Z228
• Refueling236