2000 BMW 540I SEDAN airbag off

Contents

Overview
Controls and features

Cockpit16
Instrument cluster18
Indicator and warning lamps22
Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL)25
Hazard warning flashers27
Warning triangle 27
First-aid kit 27
Refueling28
Fuel specifications29
Tire inflation pressure29

Locks and security systems:

Keys34
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer35
Central locking system36
Opening and closing Ð from the
outside36
With the key 36
Opening and closing Ð from the
inside40
Luggage compartment lid/
Tailgate41
Luggage compartment44
Alarm system45
Electric power windows47
Sliding/Tilt sunroof 48

Adjustments:

Seats 50
Steering wheel 54
Mirrors54
Seat, mirror and steering wheel
memory56
Car Memory, Key Memory58

Passenger safety systems:

Safety belts59
Airbags60
Child restraints 64
Child seat security66
Child-safety locks66

Driving:

Steering/Ignition lock67
Starting the engine68
Switching off the engine69
Parking brake69
Manual transmission70
Automatic transmission 71
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 74
Indicator/Headlamp flasher77
Wiper/Washer system77
Rear window defroster79
Cruise control80

Everything under control:

Odometer, outside temperature
display82
Tachometer83
Energy control83
Fuel gauge83
Temperature gauge84
Service Interval Display84
Check Control85
Onboard computer88

Technology for safety and
convenience:

Park Distance Control (PDC) 90
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 91
Tire Pressure Control (RDC) 92

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RepairsIndexOverview Controls Car care Technology Data
Indicator and warning lampsYellow: Stop immediately
Engine oil level l
Stop vehicle and switch off en-
gine immediately. The oil level is
at the absolute minimum.
Refer to page 149.
Do not continue driving until oil is
added. Otherwise, the engine
could be damaged because of inade-
quate lubrication.<
Red: An important reminder
Parking brake
*
Comes on when you engage the
parking brake.
For additional information: Refer to
page 69.
Parking brake warning lamp
* for
Canadian models.
Please fasten safety belts l
Together with an acoustic signal
or a message
* in the Check
Control. Comes on until the safety belts
are fastened. For additional information
on safety belts: Refer to page 59.
Airbags l
Please have the system in-
spected by your authorized
BMW center.
For additional information: Refer to
page 60.
Yellow: Check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS) l
ABS has been deactivated in
response to system malfunction.
Conventional braking efficiency is avail-
able without limitations. Please have
the system inspected by your autho-
rized BMW center.
For additional information: Refer to
page 127.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Engine oil level l
Comes on after the engine has
been shut off: Check the engine
oil level. For additional information:
Refer to page 149.
Automatic transmission
*
Because of a malfunction, the
automatic transmission shifts
only in the emergency program. Please
consult the nearest authorized BMW
center.
For additional information: Refer to
pages 73, 76.
Brake pads
* l
Have the brake pads checked.
For additional information:
Refer to page 130.

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Locks and security systems:
Keys34
Electronic vehicle
immobilizer35
Central locking system36
Opening and closing
Ð from the outside36
With the key36
Opening and closing
Ð from the inside40
Luggage compartment lid/
Tailgate41
Luggage compartment44
Alarm system45
Electric power windows47
Sliding/Tilt sunroof48
Adjustments:
Seats50
Steering wheel54
Mirrors54
Seat, mirror and steering wheel
memory56
Car Memory, Key Memory58
Passenger safety systems:
Safety belts59
Airbags60
Child restraints64
Child seat security66
Child-safety locks66Driving:
Steering/Ignition lock67
Starting the engine68
Switching off the engine69
Parking brake69
Manual transmission70
Automatic transmission71
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic74
Indicator/Headlamp flasher77
Wiper/Washer system77
Rear window defroster79
Cruise control80
Everything under control:
Odometer, outside temperature
display82
Tachometer83
Energy control83
Fuel gauge83
Temperature gauge84
Service Interval Display84
Check Control85
Onboard computer88
Technology for safety and
convenience:
Park Distance Control (PDC)90
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)91
Tire Pressure Control (RDC)92

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Airbags Vehicle storage 1 Front airbags for driver and
passenger
2 Side impact Head Protection System
(front)
3 Side airbags (front and rear
*)
Important safety notices
Do not attempt to remove the gas
generators of the airbag restraint
system from the vehicle. Have testing
and service procedures performed by
specially-qualified technicians only. In
the event of a malfunction, deactivation,
or triggered actuation (as a response to
an accident) of the airbag restraint sys-
tem, consult your authorized BMW cen-
ter for repairs or service operations.
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Modifications may not be made on ei-
ther the wiring or the individual compo-
nents in the airbag system. These in-
clude the padded steering wheel hub,
the instrument panel, the side trim pan-
els of the front or rear doors and the
roof pillars or the sides of the headliner.
Never apply adhesive materials to these
components or cover or modify them in
any way. Do not attempt to remove or
dismantle the steering wheel.
To ensure compliance with official
safety regulations, entrust disposal of
airbag generators to an authorized
BMW center.
Unprofessional attempts to service the
system could lead to failure in an emer-
gency or undesired airbag activation,
either of which could result in personal
injury.< Consult your BMW center regarding the
required special procedures if you in-
tend to store the vehicle for longer than
three months.

Everything from A to Z

Remove condensation from
windshields101
Replacement keys35
Replacement of tires135
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve capacity
Cooling system203
Engine oil203
Fuel tank203
Washer system203
Residual heat102
Restraint system59
Reverse70
Rims137
Roof load201
Roof-mounted luggage
rack121
Rubber parts130

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Safety belt tensioner191
Safety belts59
Safety lock buttons40
Seat heating103
Seat memory56
Seat, electric power50
Seat, forward/back
adjustment50, 52
Seat, mechanical52
Secure the load44, 120
Selector lever, automatic
transmission71, 74Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
(US models)154
Service Interval
Display84, 154
Servotronic132
Shift lever70
Shoulder support51
Shutting off the engine69
Side airbags60
Side impact Head Protection
System60
Ski bag113
Ski bag in the sport
wagon115
Skid control132
Sliding132
Sliding/Tilt sunroof48
Closure after electrical
fault180
Convenience
operation36
Manual operation180
Power supply
interruption49
Slippery roads131
Snow chains131, 139
Socket110
Sound system192
Spare key35
Spare tire136, 174
Spark plugs204Speaker109
Special oils150
Specifications for engine
oil150
Speed control80
Speedometer18, 20
sport wagon
Compartments in the
luggage
compartment117
Folding down the rear
backrest116
Lashing eyes120
Load-securing
devices120
Luggage
compartment116
Luggage compartment
lamps, bulb
replacement172
Opening the rear
window42
Rear window wiper79
Rear window wiper, wiper
blade replacement166
Roll-up cover116
Securing a load120
Separation net116
Ski bag115
Tail lamp assembly, bulb
replacement170
Tailgate, manual release
after electrical fault180Sports seat52
Start the engine68
Starting help182
Steering132
Steering wheel heating103
Steering wheel lock67
Steering wheel memory56
Storage108
Stroke198
Summer tires137
Sun visors55
Symbols4

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Tachometer82
Tail lamps170
Tail lamps,
bulb replacement169
Tailgate44, 181
Convenience opening
mode38
Manual release after
electrical fault181
Taillamps170
Technical Data198
Technical
modifications6, 161
Telephone hookup109
Temperature display, engine
coolant84
Temperature gauge, outside
temperature82
Tensioning straps44