User Manual BMW 2003 525i

Documents for BMW 2003 BMW 525I

User Manual

For 2003 BMW 525I. Also, The document are for others BMW models: 525I, 530I, 540I

• Foreword3
• Contents4
• Notes8
  • About this Owner's Manual8
  • Symbols used8
  • The individual vehicle8
  • Status at time of printing9
  • For your own safety9
  • Service and Warranty10
  • Reporting safety defects10
• Overview13
  • Cockpit14
  • Instrument cluster15
  • Indicator and warning lamps19
  • Steering wheel with multifunction buttons22
  • Warning triangle*23
  • First-aid kit*23
  • Refueling24
  • Fuel specifications25
  • Tire inflation pressure26
• Controls30
  • Keys32
  • Central locking system32
  • Opening and closing – via the door lock33
  • Opening and closing – via the remote control34
  • Opening and closing – from the inside37
  • Luggage compartment lid/Tailgate38
  • Luggage compartment42
  • Alarm system42
  • Electric power windows44
  • Sliding/tilt sunroof*46
  • Sitting safely48
  • Seats48
  • Manually-adjusted seat49
  • Electric power seats*50
  • Head restraints52
  • BMW active seat*52
  • Safety belts53
  • Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory54
  • Seat heating*55
  • Adjusting steering wheel56
  • Steering wheel heating*56
  • Mirrors57
  • Airbags59
  • Transporting children safely62
  • Vehicle Memory, Key Memory67
  • Steering/Ignition lock68
  • Starting the engine68
  • Switching off the engine70
  • Parking brake70
  • Manual transmission71
  • Automatic transmission*72
  • Automatic transmission with Steptronic*75
  • Indicator/Headlamp flasher78
  • Washer/Wiper system78
  • Cruise control80
  • Odometer, outside temperature display82
  • Tachometer83
  • Energy control83
  • Fuel gauge83
  • Coolant temperature gauge84
  • Service Interval Display84
  • Check Control85
  • Computer88
  • Multi-Information Display (MID)*89
  • Digital clock in the MID*90
  • Computer in the MID*93
  • Park Distance Control (PDC)*98
  • ASC+T/DSC*99
  • Self-leveling suspension*101
  • Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)*101
  • Parking lamps/Low beams103
  • Instrument lighting104
  • High beams/Standing lamps104
  • Fog lamps104
  • Interior lamps105
  • Reading lamps105
  • Air conditioning106
  • Automatic climate control*109
  • Roller sun blind*114
  • Parked-car ventilation*114
  • BMW Universal Transmitter*115
  • Glove compartment118
  • Storage compartments118
  • Cellular phone*119
  • Beverage holder*119
  • Ashtray, front119
  • Cigarette lighter*120
  • Ashtray, rear120
  • Through-loading system*121
  • Ski bag*122
  • Cargo area – sport wagon125
  • Cargo area128
  • Cargo loading128
  • Roof-mounted luggage rack129
• Maintenance131
  • Break-in procedures132
  • Driving notes133
  • Antilock Brake System133
  • Brake system134
  • Tire inflation pressure135
  • Tire condition135
  • Tire replacement136
  • Wheel and tire combinations137
  • Special characteristics of winter tires138
  • Snow chains*138
  • Hood139
  • Engine compartment essentials140
  • Washer fluids141
  • Engine oil142
  • Coolant144
  • Brake fluid145
  • The BMW Maintenance System146
  • Technical modifications147
  • California Proposition 65 Warning147
  • OBD interface socket148
• Repairs151
  • Onboard tool kit152
  • Windshield wiper blades152
  • Lamps and bulbs153
  • Changing a wheel158
  • Battery162
  • Fuses162
  • Jump-starting164
  • Towing the vehicle165
• Data169
  • Engine specifications170
  • Dimensions – sedan171
  • Dimensions – sport wagon172
  • Weights – sedan173
  • Weights – sport wagon174
  • Capacities175
• Key words177
  • Everything from A to Z178
• Refueling185