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Contents
© 2001 Bayerische Motoren Werke
Aktiengesellschaft
Munich, Germany
Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the
written consent of BMW AG, Munich.
Order no. 01 41 0 156 416
US English IX/2001
Printed in Germany
Printed on environmentally friendly paper
(bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling).
Overview
Controls and features
Cockpit14
Instrument cluster15
Indicator and warning lamps18
Steering wheel with multifunction
buttons22
Warning triangle23
First-aid kit23
Refueling24
Fuel specifications25
Tire inflation pressures26
Locks and security systems:
Keys30
Central locking system30
Opening and closing
Ð via the door lock31
Opening and closing
Ð via the remote control32
Opening and closing
Ð from the inside35
Liftgate36
Tailgate37
Alarm system39
Electric power windows40
Sliding/tilt sunroof with glass
moonroof42
Adjustments:
Correct sitting posture44
Seats44
Mechanical seat45
Power seat46
Head restraints47
Power rear-seat backrest
adjustment48
Safety belt49
Seat, mirror and steering wheel
memory50
Seat heating51
Adjusting steering wheel52
Steering wheel heating53
Mirrors53
Passenger safety systems:
Airbags55
Transporting children safely58
Vehicle Memory, Key
Memory61
Driving:
Ignition lock62
Starting the engine62
Switching off the engine64
Parking brake64
Manual transmission65
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic66
Indicator/Headlamp flasher68
Washer/Wiper system/Rain
sensor69
Cruise control71
Everything under control:
Odometer, outside temperature
display74
Tachometer75
Energy control75
Fuel gauge75
Coolant temperature gauge76
Service Interval Display76
Check Control77
Computer80
Multi-Information Display
(MID)82
Digital clock in the MID83
Computer in the MID86
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Contents
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Technical data
Under the hood:
Hood141
Engine compartment
essentials142
Washer fluid143
Engine oil143
Coolant145
Brake fluid146
Care and maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System147
Laws and regulations:
Technical modifications148
California Proposition
65 Warning148
OBD interface socket149
Replacement procedures:
Onboard tool kit152
Windshield wiper blades152
Lamps and bulbs153
Changing a wheel156
Battery162
Fuses163
Assistance, giving and
receiving:
Jump-starting164
Towing the vehicle166Engine specifications170
Dimensions171
Weights172
Capacities173
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1 Parking lamps/Low beams100
2 Fog lamps101
3
>
Turn signal indicator69
>
Standing lamps101
>
High beams101
>
Headlamp flasher68
>
Computer804 Wiper/Washer system69
5 Rear window defroster104, 109
6 Central locking system307 Hazard warning flashers
8 Horn, the entire surface
9 Adjusting steering wheel52
Cockpit
530de328
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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
1 Fuel gauge75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals21
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for high beams21
5 Tachometer and Energy Control756 Coolant temperature gauge76
7 Indicator and warning
lamps18 to 21
8 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission
*
66
9 Service Interval Display7610 Computer display Ð
operation via the turn signal lever,
refer to page 80:
>
Outside temperature
>
Average fuel consumption
>
Cruising range
>
Average speed
Instrument cluster
530us220
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Instrument cluster
11 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)20
12 Variable Ride Height
*
9513 Odometer and trip odometer74
14 Indicator for Check Control7715 Reset button for trip odometer74
16 Indicator and warning
lamps18 to 21
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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Instrument cluster
*
1 Fuel gauge75
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals21
3 Speedometer
4 Indicator lamp for high beams21
5 Tachometer and Energy Control75
6 Coolant temperature gauge767 Indicator and warning
lamps18 to 21
8 CHECK button77
9 Selector lever and program display
for automatic transmission
*
66
10 Outside temperature display74
11 Indicator lamp for Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC)2012 Trip odometer74
13 Indicator for Check Control77
14 Odometer74
15 Service Interval Display76
16 Reset button for trip odometer74
17 Indicator and warning
lamps18 to 21
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Indicator and warning lamps
Technology that monitors itself
Indicator and warning lamps that are
identified by "
l
" are tested for proper
functioning whenever the ignition key is
turned. They each light up once for
different periods of time.
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see how to react to this in the
following section.
Red: stop immediately
Battery charge current
l
The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator drive belt or in the
charging circuit of the alternator. Please
contact the nearest BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could
be damaged due to overheating. If the
drive belt is defective, increased
steering effort is also required.
<
Engine oil pressure
l
Stop the vehicle immediately
and switch off the engine.
Check the engine oil level; top off as
required. If the oil level is correct:
please contact the nearest BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center.
Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.
<
Parking brake
* /
Brake hydraulic system
l
Comes on when you engage the
parking brake. For additional informa-
tion: refer to page 64.
Comes on although the parking brake
is released: have the brake fluid level
checked. Before continuing your
journey, be sure to read the notes on
pages 135 and 146.
Also comes on in the Check Control
with the message "CHECK BRAKE
LININGS".
Parking brake warning lamp
*
/
Brake hydraulic system warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Tire Pressure Monitor (RDC)
*
l
In addition, an acoustic signal is
sounded: a flat tire has
occurred. Reduce vehicle speed imme-
diately and stop the vehicle. Avoid hard
brake applications. As you steer the
vehicle, use caution and avoid overcor-
recting.
For additional information: refer to
page 98
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OverviewControlsMaintenanceRepairsDataIndex
Indicator and warning lamps
Red or yellow: continue to drive;
drive cautiously
If the brake warning lamp
comes on red together with the
yellow warning lamps for ABS
and DSC:
Continue to drive; drive
cautiously and defensively and
avoid full brake applications.
Have the system checked by the
nearest BMW Sports Activity Vehicle
center.
For additional information: refer to
pages 92 and 134.
If all three warning lamps come on
yellow:
Continue to drive; drive cautiously and
defensively and avoid full brake appli-
cations.
Have the system checked by your
BMW Sports Activity Vehicle center as
soon as possible.
Warning lamps for Canadian
models.
Red: an important reminder
Parking brake
*
Comes on when the parking
brake is engaged.
For additional information: refer to
page 64.
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 49.
Airbags
l
Please have the system
inspected by your BMW Sports
Activity Vehicle center.
For additional information: refer to
page 55.
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
l
ABS has been deactivated in
response to system malfunction.
Conventional braking performance
remains available with no loss of effi-
ciency. Please have the system
inspected by your BMW Sports Activity
Vehicle center.
For additional information: refer to
page 134
ABS warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Engine oil level
Comes on while driving:
The oil level is at the absolute
minimum; refill as soon as possible. Do
not drive more than approx. 30 miles
(50 km) until you do.
For additional information: refer to
page 143.
Engine oil level
Comes on after the engine has
been switched off: add engine
oil at your earliest opportunity (when
you stop to refuel).
For additional information: refer to
page 143.