2002 BMW 525I SPORT WAGON snow chains

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Controls and features
Operation, maintenance

Technology for safety and
driving convenience:

Park Distance Control (PDC)96
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)97
Level control system99
Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)99

Lamps:

Parking lamps/Low beams101
Instrument lighting102
High beams/Standing
lamps102
Fog lamps102
Interior lamps103
Reading lamps103

Controlling the climate for
pleasant driving:

Air conditioning104
Automatic climate control107
Roller sun blind112
Parked-car ventilation
system112

Cabin convenience:

BMW Universal Transmitter113
Glove compartment116
Storage compartments116
Cellular phone117
Beverage holder117
Ashtray, front117
Cigarette lighter118
Ashtray, rear118

Loading and transporting
cargo:

Through-loading system119
Ski bag120
sport wagon:
Luggage compartment123
Roll-up cover123
Partition net123
Storage areas in the luggage
compartment124
Cargo loading126
Roof-mounted luggage rack127

Special operating instructions:

Break-in procedures130
Driving notes131
Antilock Brake System131
Brake system132

Wheels and tires:

Tire inflation pressure133
Tire condition133
Tire replacement134
Wheel and tire
combinations135
Special characteristics of winter
tires136
Snow chains136

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ASC+T/DSC
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Indicator lamp
The indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out shortly
after you switch on the ignition.
Refer to page 21.
Indicator lamp flashes:
The system is active and governs drive
torque and braking force.
If the indicator lamp fails to go out after
the engine is started, or if it comes on
during normal driving:
There is a system malfunction or the
system was deactivated with the
button. You can still drive the vehicle
normally without ASC+T/DSC.
Please consult your BMW center for
repairs.
To deactivate the systemPress the button, the indicator lamp
lights up and remains on continuously.
Depending on equipment options, the
button is marked with ASC or DSC.
With deactivated ASC+T/DSC you are
driving with conventional, unregulated
torque transfer.
In the following exceptional situations,
it may be effective to deactivate the
ASC+T/DSC for a brief period:
>When rocking the vehicle or starting
off in deep snow or on loose surfaces
>When driving with snow chains.390us728
To reactivate the systemPress the button again; the indicator
lamp goes out.
The laws of physics cannot be
repealed, even with ASC+T/DSC.
An appropriate driving style always
remains the responsibility of the driver.
Do not use the extra safety margins
furnished by these systems as an
excuse for taking unnecessary risks.< Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)
*
DBC is an integral component of the
DSC system.
The system responds to sudden, high-
intensity applications of force to the
brake pedal by automatically braking
the vehicle with maximum boost to
achieve the shortest possible braking
distances during "panic stops." This
system exploits all the benefits of ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure exerted
against the brake pedal until the
braking maneuver has been completed.
DBC is deactivated when you release
the brake pedal.

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Special characteristics of winter tires Snow chains
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Choosing the right tireBMW recommends winter tires (M+S
radial tires) for operation under
inclement winter driving conditions.
While all-season tires (M+S designa-
tion) provide better winter traction than
summer tires with the load ratings H, V,
W, Y and ZR, they generally do not
achieve the performance of winter tires.
In the interests of safe tracking and
steering response, install radial tires
made by the same manufacturer and
with the same tread configuration on all
four wheels if you elect to mount winter
tires.Do not exceed specified
maximum speeds
Never exceed the maximum
speed for which the winter tires
are rated.
Unprofessional attempts by laymen to
service tires can lead to damage and
accidents.
Have this work performed by skilled
professionals only. Any BMW center
has the required technical knowledge
and the proper equipment and will be
happy to assist you.<
Tire condition, tire pressureWinter tires display a perceptible loss in
their ability to cope with winter driving
conditions once the tread wears to
below 0.16 in (4 mm), and should thus
be replaced.
Comply with the specified tire inflation
pressures Ñ and be sure to have the
wheel and tire assemblies balanced
every time you change the tires.BMW close-mesh tire chains
are
approved exclusively for use in combi-
nation with winter tires on the rear
wheel only. Comply with all manufac-
turer's safety precautions when
mounting the chains. Do not exceed a
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h) while
driving with mounted snow chains.
It is not possible to mount snow
chains on tires with 17-inch
wheels.<

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Jump-starting Towing the vehicle7. Start the support vehicle's engine
and let it run at an increased idling
speed for a few minutes. Start the
engine on the vehicle needing the
jump-start, and allow it to run as
usual. If the first start attempt is not
successful, wait a few minutes
before another attempt in order to
allow the discharged battery to
recharge
8. Before disconnecting the jumper
cables let the engines run for a few
minutes
9. Then disconnect the jumper cables
in reverse sequence.
Depending on the cause of the fault,
have the battery recharged by your
BMW center.
Tow fittingThe screw-in tow fitting is stored in the
onboard tool kit; be sure that it remains
in the vehicle at all times. This fitting is
designed for installation in the tow
sockets located at the front and rear of
the vehicle, and is intended for towing
on paved road surfaces only.
It should not be used to pull a vehicle
out of deep snow, mud, sand, etc.
Always observe all applicable towing
laws and regulations.Access to tow socketsFront:
Apply pressure to the arrow symbol on
the cover panel to remove.390de087
Rear:
Apply pressure to the arrow symbol on
the cover panel to remove.
Screw the tow fitting in until it
bottoms firmly. Failure to screw
the fitting all the way in can cause
thread damage.
Never attach tie-down hooks, chains,
straps, or tow hooks to tie rods, control
arms, or any other part of the vehicle
suspension, as severe damage to these
components will occur, leading to
possible accidents.<
Use only a nylon towing strap to tow
the vehicle, since the inherent resil-
ience of this material helps protect both
vehicles from sudden jerking move-
ments.394de088

Everything from A to Z
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Reminder signal (Memo)89
Remote control34
computer95
Removable rear-seat
backrest119
Remove condensation from
windows106, 109
Replacing
fuses160t
lamps and bulbs151t
wiper blades150t
Reporting safety defects11
Reservoir, washer
system139t
Residual heat111
Rims135
Roller sun blind112
Roll-up cover123
Roof load capacity171
Roof-mounted luggage
rack127 S
Safety belts53
Safety defects, reporting11
Safety lock buttons37
Seat belts53
Seats electric power50
manually-adjusted50
memory setting54
Secure the load126
Securing cargo42, 126
Selector lever, automatic
transmission70, 73
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet (US
models)144
Service Interval
Display82, 144
Shiftlock70, 73
Shoulder support51
Side airbags58
Side Impact Head Protection
System58
Side lamps
bulb replacement152t
Side turn signal
bulb replacement153t
Ski bag120
Ski bag in the sport
wagon122
Sliding/tilt sunroof46
manual operation47
with glass moonroof47
Snow chains136 Socket for attaching
electrical appliances118
Spare tire157t
Speaker117
Special characteristics of
winter tires136
Special oil141t
Speed94
Speed limit91
Speed, average86, 94
Speedometer15, 16, 17
sport wagon
anchorages126
compartments in the
luggage
compartment124
cover in the luggage
compartment124
folding down the rear
backrest123
LATCH child-restraint
system64
load-securing
devices126
luggage
compartment123
opening the rear
window40
partition net123 rear window wiper, blade
replacement150t
releasing the tailgate after
an electrical
malfunction39
roll-up cover123
securing a load126
ski bag122
tail lamp assembly, bulb
replacement154t
transporting children
safely64
Standing lamps102
Starting assistance162t
Starting problems67t
Starting the engine67
Steering wheel
heating56
lock66
memory setting54
Steering wheel with
multifunction buttons22
Steptronic73
Stopwatch89
for additional information
refer to the "Owner's
Manual for Onboard
Computer"
Storage compartments116
in the cargo area124