2003 BMW 540I SEDAN Owners Manual

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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Index Technical data
Index

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BMW 525i/sport wagon BMW 530i BMW 540i/sport wagon
Displacement
Number of cylinderscu in (cm
m) 152.2 (2,494)
6181.8 (2,979)
6268.4 (4,398)
8
Maximum output
at engine speedhp
rpm184
6,000225
5,900290
5,400
Maximum torque
at engine speedIb ft (Nm)
rpm175 (236)
3,500214 (289)
3,500324 (440)
3,600
Compression ratioe10.5 10.2 10.0
Stroke
Borein (mm)
in (mm)2.95 (75.0)
3.31 (84.0)3.53 (89.6)
3.31 (84.0)3.26 (82.7)
3.62 (92.0)
Fuel-injection system
Digital electronic engine-management system
Engine specifications

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Dimensions Ð sedan
All dimensions are given in inches (mm).
Min. turning circle dia.: BMW 525i, 530i: 37.1 ft (11.3 m); BMW 540i: 37.4 ft (11.4 m)

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Dimensions Ð sport wagon
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All dimensions are given in inches (mm). Height with roof-mou nted luggage rack
*: 57.4 (1,459)
Min. turning circle dia.: BMW 525i: 37.1 ft (11.3 m); BMW 540i: 37.4 ft (11.4 m)

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Weights Ð sedan
BMW 525i BMW 530i BMW 540i
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included)
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)3,450 (1,565)
3,505 (1,590)3,494 (1,585)
3,549 (1,610)3,748 (1,700)
3,803 (1,725)
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)4,464 (2,025)
4,520 (2,050)4,509 (2,045)
4,563 (2,070)4,762 (2,160)
4,817 (2,185)
Approved front axle load lbs. (kg)
2,138 (970)2,138 (970) 2,381 (1,080)
Approved rear axle load lbs. (kg) 2,579 (1,170) 2,579 (1,170) 2,635 (1,195)
Approved roof load capacity lbs. (kg) 220 (100) 220 (100) 220 (100)
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft (l) 16.2 (460) 16.2 (460) 16.2 (460)

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Weights Ð sport wagon
BMW 525i BMW 540i
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included)
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)3,682 (1,670)
3,715 (1,695)Ð
4,056 (1,840)
Approved gross vehicle weight
with manual transmission
with automatic transmissionlbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)4,773 (2,165)
4,828 (2,190)Ð
5,093 (2,310)
Approved front axle load lbs. (kg)
2,116 (960)2,381 (1,080)
Approved rear axle load lbs. (kg) 2,844 (1,290) 2,910 (1,320)
Approved roof load capacity lbs. (kg) 220 (100) 220 (100)
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
Cargo area capacity cu ft (l) 14.5 Ð 53.9 (410 Ð 1,525) 14.5 Ð 53.9 (410 Ð 1,525)

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Capacities

Notes
Fuel tank
Reservegal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 18.5 (approx. 70)
approx. 2.0 (approx. 8) Ð BMW 525i, 530i
approx. 2.5 (approx. 10) Ð BMW 540iFuel specification: page 25
Windshield washer system
with headlamp washer system
Intensive cleaning systemquarts (liters)
quarts (liters)
quarts (liters)approx. 3.7 (approx. 3.5)
approx. 6.3 (approx 6.0)
approx. 1.1 (approx 1.0)For details: page 141
Cooling system including
heater circuitquarts (liters) 11.1 (10.5) Ð BMW 525i, 530i
12.7 (12.0) Ð BMW 540iFor details: page 144
Engine oil and filter change quarts (liters) 6.9 (6.5) Ð BMW 525i, 530i
7.9 (7.5) Ð BMW 540i"BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil."
For details: page 143
Manual transmission, automatic
transmission and differentialÐ Ð Lifetime fluid, no fluid
change required

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