2004 BMW 545I SEDAN lock

Radio
140
Changing channel using buttons in
the center console
Press to the desired direction briefly.
The system switches to the next channel.
Notes
When there is a signal blockage or the
transmission is suspended momentarily for
more than 4 seconds, a message appears
on the Control Display.
Service may be interrupted or
unavailable for specific reasons such
as environmental or topographic condi-
tions and others that Satellite Radio cannot
directly control.
Signal may not be available under tunnels,
in parking garages, next to tall buildings,
nearby trees with dense foliage, nearby
mountains or other possible strong sources
of radio interference.
Service should resume normally after the
source of signal unavailability has been
cleared.<

Telephoning
152 The hands-free unit is activated whenever
you establish or receive a call using:
>The buttons on the steering wheel
>The Control Center
>Voice control.
To continue a call on the portable phone
using hands-free unit:
Insert the portable phone with the lid
opened in the cradle.
To continue a call on the hands-free unit
using the portable phone:
Take the portable phone with the lid
opened out of the cradle.
The call is ended as soon as you take the
phone from the cradle with a closed lid.
Volume adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the hands-
free unit for each individual key:
Turn the button during a call to select the
desired volume.
The hands-free unit will remain at this vol-
ume level, even if the other audio sources
are set to minimum volume.
Operation using the Control
Center
You can use the following functions via the
Control Center:
>Enter unlock code with portable phone
engaged
>Dial phone number
>Phone book with portable phone
engaged
>Top-8 with portable phone engaged>Repeat dialing
>Display accepted calls
>Display missed calls
>Text messages/SMS with portable
phone engaged.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
1.Turn the ignition key to position 2
2.Open the start menu by pressing the
button
3.Move the controller forwards to open
"Communication".
Entering unlock code
If, after placing the BMW portable phone in
the cradle, you are requested by a mes-
sage from the Control Display to enter the
unlock code:
1.Select "Phone" and press the controller
2.To enter the unlock code: select digits
individually and press the controller.
Each digit of the unlock code is dis-
played on the Control Display with an
asterisk.

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To delete the last digit:
Turn the controller to the right to select
and press the controller
3.Select "Confirm unlock code" and
press the controller.
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller
stored in the phone book and the phone
number is transmitted, the name of the
entry is displayed.
Accepting a call
Select "Accept" and press the controller.
Rejecting a call
Select "Reject" and press the controller.
The caller is diverted to your mailbox if this
has been activated.
Making a call
Dialing a phone number
1.Select "Phone" and press the controller
2.Select "Dial" and press the controller
3.To enter the phone number: select dig-
its individually and press the controller.
Always enter the complete phone num-
ber consisting of national dialing code,
area code, and phone number.
To delete the last digit:
Move the controller to the right to select
and press the controller
4.Select "Dial number" and press the
controller.

Telephoning
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Volume adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the instruc-
tions from the voice control for each spe-
cific key:
Turn the button during an instruction to
select the desired volume.
The voice control will continue to issue
instructions at this volume level, even if the
other audio sources are set to minimum
volume.
First steps
Switching on portable phone
Entering unlock code
You can protect your BMW portable phone
against misuse with a four-digit unlock
code.
Correcting unlock code
After the sequence of digits has been
repeated by the system, the unlock code
can be corrected.
Deleting unlock code
Canceling the operation
Making a call
Dialing a phone number
Correcting the phone number
After the last spoken sequence of digits
has been repeated by the system, you can
delete this sequence of digits.
The command {Correct number} can be
repeated as often as you like.
Deleting input
{Delete} is used to delete all the digits
entered so far.
Voice phone book
You can create a voice phone book with up
to 50 phone numbers and names. The
names and phone numbers in the voice
phone book are independent of the mem-
ory of your BMW portable phone. {Switch on phone}.
1.{Input Unlock Code}.
The dialog for entering the unlock
code is opened
2.Speak unlock code
3.{Send Unlock Code}.
1.{Correct number}.
The block of digits is deleted
2.Say the new unlock code on
request
3.{Send Unlock Code}.
{Delete number}.
{Cancel}.
1.{Dial number}.
The dialog for establishing a tele-
phone connection is opened
2.Say the phone number.
For telephone calls abroad, say
{Plus} and then the country code
3.{Dial}.
The connection to the desired sub-
scriber is established.
{Correct number}.
The digits are deleted.

Refueling
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Refueling
Fuel filler door
Always switch off the engine before
refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot be
filled into the tank and a message on the
Control Display will appear.<
To open and close: press the rear edge of
the fuel filler door.
Manual release
In the event of an electrical defect in the
system, you can release the fuel filler door
manually:
1.In the luggage compartment, raise the
floor mat and the cover located beneath
it
2.Open the snap fasteners of the right
side panel and take off the side panel
3.Pull the knob with the gas pump sym-
bol.
Always observe all applicable precau-
tions and regulations when handling
fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these containers can leak, cause an explosion, or
lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
Simple and environmentally friendly
When handling fuels always observe
any safety guidelines posted at the
service station.<
Put the filler cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the filler
nozzle during refueling
>results in premature pump shutoff
>can lead to reduced efficiency in the
fuel-vapor recovery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle
clicks off the first time.
Closing the fuel filler cap:
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.
Close the fuel filler cap carefully after
refueling, until a click is heard. While
closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap
which is fastened to the cap. A loose or
missing cap will activate the message
Check Gas Cap on the Control Display.<
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 gallons/
70 liters, of which approx. 2.1 gallons/
8 liters reserve.
Never attempt to continue driving
until the tank is completely empty, as
engine functions could be affected, and the
vehicle could sustain damage as a result.<

Mobility
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Under the hood
Hood
Unlocking
Pull the lever located under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Never attempt to perform any service
or repair operations on your vehicle
without the required, professional technical
training. When you are unfamiliar with the
service procedures and precautions,
always have any required work carried out
at your BMW center. Unprofessional
attempts at service and repair, and the
incorrect handling of parts and materials
that can occur during such attempts, con-
stitute a potential safety hazard, both for
the vehicle's occupants and for other road
users.<
Opening
Press the release handle and open the
engine hood.
Closing
Close the hood from a height of approx.
16 in/40 cm with momentum. It must be
clearly heard to engage.
Observe the same precautions that
apply to all closing operations by
ensuring that the hood's travel range is
clear and unobstructed before allowing the
hood to fall into position.
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving your vehi-
cle, you should stop at once and close it
securely.<

Under the hood
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Checking coolant level
Correct coolant level with the engine cold,
approx. +687/206:
1.Turn the cap of the expansion tank
counterclockwise to allow any accumu-
lated pressure to escape, then continue
turning to open
2.The coolant level is correct when the
coolant extends to between the MIN
and MAX marks on the filler neck, refer
to the diagram adjacent to the filler
neck
3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant
up to the specified level Ð do not overfill.
Brake fluid
The symbol lights up and a mes-
sage appears on the Control Dis-
play: the brake-fluid level in the
container is too low.
The brake fluid reservoir is located under
the microfilter housing trim panel on the
driver's side of the vehicle. To have brake
fluid added to the system, or to have the
source of any brake fluid loss traced and
rectified, please contact your BMW center,
which can also supply the factory-
approved Ð DOT 4 Ð brake fluids.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic: it absorbs
moisture from the atmosphere over
the course of time.
To ensure that the brake system continues
to provide safe and reliable performance,
remember to have the brake fluid changed
every 2 years at the latest, refer to page 66
and to the Service and Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet for US models or the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian
models.
Brake fluid is toxic and also damages vehi-
cle paintwork. Always store these agents in
tightly-closed original containers kept well
away from the reach of children.
Do not spill the fluid and do not refill the
brake fluid reservoir to beyond the MAX
mark. Should it come into contact with hot
engine components, the brake fluid could
ignite and cause personal injury in the form
of burns.<
Always observe all applicable rules
and regulations for environmental
protection when disposing of used brake
fluid.<
Warning lamp for Canadian models.
Brake hydraulic systems
A low brake-fluid level combined with
longer-than-usual pedal travel could be a
sign that one of the brake system's hydrau-
lic circuits has failed.
Proceed to the nearest BMW center.
Remember that pedal travel may be
increased, and there may also be a sub-
stantial increase in the amount of pedal
pressure required to brake the vehicle.
Please adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.<

Replacing components
186
Side-mounted turn signal indicators
Bulb 5 Watts, W 5 W
1.Press against the front edge of the lamp
with the tip of your finger, then push it to
the rear and release the detent at the
front
2.Turn the lamp 903 and remove
3.Turn the bulb holder to the left and
remove
4.Extract the bulb for replacement.
Side marker lamps, front and rear
Please contact your BMW center for
replacement.
Tail lamps
1Turn signal indicators
2Tail and brake lamp
3Tail lamp
4Backup lamps
5Reflector
6Reflector
7Standing, tail and brake lamp
>Backup lamps:
Bulb 16 Watts, W 16 W
>Other lamps:
Bulb 21 Watts, P 21 W
Center brake lamp
This lamp uses LED technology for opera-
tion. Please contact a BMW center in case
of a malfunction.
Lamps in the fender
The illustration shows the recess on the left
side of the luggage compartment.
All the bulbs are integrated in a central bulb
holder.
1.Remove the side panel
2.Unclip the bulb holder and remove
3.Backup lamps:
Remove and replace the bulb.
Other bulbs:
Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and
replacement.
Lamps in the luggage compartment
lid
License plate lamp
Bulb 5 Watts, C 5 W
1.Insert a screwdriver in the slot and
press to the left, refer to arrows; this
unlocks the lamp
2.Remove the lamp and replace the bulb.