2000 BMW 540I SEDAN Owners Manual

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BMW 540I SEDAN 2000  Owners Manual  
OwnerÕs Manual for the Vehicle.
With a quick reference guide 
for your convenience.

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BMW 540I SEDAN 2000  Owners Manual  
528i
540i
sedan
sport wagon

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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW.
Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and 
security when you drive it. We therefore have this request:
Plea

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BMW 540I SEDAN 2000  Owners Manual  
© 1999 BMW AG
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the 
written consent of BMW AG, Munich. 
Order no. 01 41 0 155 012
US English VIII/99
Printed in Germany
Printed on environme

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Status at time of printing
 
BMW pursues a policy of continuous, 
ongoing development that is conceived 
to ensure that our vehicles continue to 
embody the highest quality and safety 
standard

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For your own safety
 
Use unleaded gasoline only. Fuels 
containing up to 10% ethanol or 
other oxygenates with up to 2.8% oxy-
gen by weight (i.e., 15% MTBE or 
3% methanol plus an equivalent

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The following only applies to vehicles owned and operated in the US.
 
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 
 
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or

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