The recommended tire pressure for a BMW 520i depends on the tire size:

- 205/65R15 94V: 2.0 bar (200 kPa / 29 psi) front, 2.4 bar (240 kPa / 35 psi) rear
- 225/60R15 96V: 2.3 bar (230 kPa / 33 psi) front, 2.9 bar (290 kPa / 42 psi) rear
- 225/55R16 95V: 2.0 bar (200 kPa / 29 psi) front, 2.4 bar (240 kPa / 35 psi) rear
- 235/45R17 94W/Y (Front): 2.0 bar (200 kPa / 29 psi), 255/40R17 94W/Y (Rear): 2.3 bar (230 kPa / 33 psi)
- 235/40ZR18 (Front): 2.0 bar (200 kPa / 29 psi), 265/35ZR18 (Rear): 2.3 bar (230 kPa / 33 psi)

For M+S (Mud and Snow) tires, pressures may vary slightly. Always check the spare wheel pressure, which should match the highest required pressure for any of the car’s tires.

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Summary of Contents for BMW 520i

Page 1 Owner's Handbook for Vehicle...
Page 2 520i 523i 525i 530i 535i 540i 520d saloon 525d 530d touring...
Page 3 Preface...
Page 4: Opening And Closing
© 2001 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without written permission from BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 98 07 0 156 204 English/Thailand X/2001 Printed in Thailand Printed on environmentally friendly paper...
Page 5 Technical features for journey Practical interior equipment: Driving precautions: comfort and safety: Wheels and tyres: Loading and load-carrying: Lights: Controlled-temperature air for a pleasant interior climate:...
Page 6 Contents In the engine compartment: Replacing parts: Maintenance: Mutual aid: Legal requirements and regulations:...
Page 8 Notes on this Owner's Handbook Symbols used < Your car < < < < Notes Symbols Your car...
Page 9 Status at time of printing For your own safety < Symbol for components and assemblies < Status at time of printing For your own safety...
Page 11 Initial overview Controls in detail Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index Overview...
Page 12: Driving Area
Driving area > > > > >...
Page 13: Instrument Panel
Instrument panel > > > >...
Page 14 Instrument panel <...
Page 15 Instrument panel...
Page 16 Instrument panel <...
Page 17: Indicator And Warning Lights
Indicator and warning lights Technical equipment that Red: stop as soon as possible monitors itself < <...
Page 18 Indicator and warning lights Red: important reminder Yellow: have this checked soon...
Page 19 Indicator and warning lights Yellow: for your information Green: for your information Blue: for your information...
Page 20: Steering Wheel With Multifunction Buttons
Steering wheel with multifunction buttons > > > > > > > > < >...
Page 21 Warning triangle First-aid kit < <...
Page 22 Refuelling Fuel filler flap Simple and environment-friendly < > > <...
Page 23: Fuel Grade
Refuelling Fuel grade Use unleaded fuel National-market versions supplied to run on leaded fuel Diesel engines > > > (octane number 98, Research > Method) < Winter-grade diesel > > < <...
Page 24: Tyre Pressures
Tyre pressures Make sure that only approved tyres are fitted < Checking tyre pressures...
Page 25 Tyre pressures...
Page 26 Tyre pressures...
Page 27 Tyre pressures...
Page 28 Tyre pressures...
Page 29 Tyre pressures...
Page 30 Controls...
Page 31 Initial overview Controls in detail Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index...
Page 32: Central Locking System
Keys Central locking system The principle > > > The set of keys > > <...
Page 33 Opening and closing – via the door lock Convenient operation > > < With the key < Emergency operation < <...
Page 34 Opening and closing – via the remote control The principle > < >...
Page 35 Opening and closing – via the remote control Master key with remote control Unlocking Convenient closure: < < < < < Convenient opening Locking and deadlocking < < <...
Page 36 Opening and closing – via the remote control To switch off the tilt alarm sensor Automatic tailgate operation – and interior movement detector touring Switching on the interior lighting > Opening the luggage compartment lid: > < Interference < <...
Page 37 Opening and closing – from inside Locking > > > > < Unlocking and opening > > < <...
Page 38 Luggage compartment lid/tailgate Manual release Lock – saloon only Locking separately Opening separately...
Page 39 Luggage compartment lid/tailgate Opening from outside...
Page 40 Luggage compartment lid/tailgate Opening from inside the car Rear window – touring Closing – saloon < <...
Page 41 Luggage compartment lid/tailgate Automatic tailgate operation – touring > > > > Closing – touring > < < > >...
Page 42 Luggage compartment lid/tailgate Emergency operation Closing: > > <...
Page 43 Luggage compartment/load area Tensioning straps Hanger...
Page 44: Alarm System
Alarm system The principle Activating and deactivating > > > < > Alarm system indicator light > > > > > <...
Page 45: Electric Windows
Alarm system Electric windows Interior movement detector > > Avoiding unintentional alarms > Opening and closing windows > < >...
Page 46 Electric windows Protective function > < Safety switch < <...
Page 47 Sliding/tilt sunroof Automatic opening and closing > < > Raising – opening – closing Protective function <...
Page 48 Sliding/tilt sunroof < Sliding/tilt sunroof with glass Emergency operation Interrupted power supply panel...
Page 49: Correct Seated Position
Correct seated position Seats Safe travel with seat belt Before adjusting, note: Correct seated position in relation to airbags < Adjusting the seats > > > > < <...
Page 50 Seat adjustment, mechanical Seats, adjusting Adjusting BMW Sport seat <...
Page 51 Seat adjustment, electric Adjusting BMW Sport seat Adjusting BMW Comfort seat <...
Page 52 Seat adjustment, electric > > <...
Page 53 Head restraints BMW Active seat Adjusting <...
Page 54: Seat Belts
Seat belts < For your own safety < To fasten To unfasten...
Page 55 Seat, mirror and steering wheel position memory Memorising Calling up <...
Page 56 Seat, mirror and steering wheel position memory Heated seats < Passenger's side mirror tilt-down <...
Page 57: Adjusting Steering Wheel
Adjusting steering wheel Automatic steering wheel adjustment Manual Electric < <...
Page 58: Steering Wheel Heating
Steering wheel heating Mirrors Adjusting manually Convex mirror Outside mirrors < Electric mirror heating <...
Page 59 Mirrors Inside mirror Inside and door mirrors, automatic-dip...
Page 60 Airbags < < Protective effect...
Page 61: Carrying Children In Safety
Airbags Carrying children in safety Indicator light > > > < <...
Page 62 Carrying children in safety Integral child's seat ISOFIX child seat mounts – saloon < <...
Page 63 Carrying children in safety < ISOFIX child seat mounts – touring <...
Page 64 Carrying children in safety Car Memory, Key Memory Childproof door locks How it works...
Page 65 Car Memory, Key Memory What can be selected > > > > > > > <...
Page 66: Ignition Switch
Ignition switch Starting the engine Before starting > > > < Steering released < Steering locked...
Page 67 Starting the engine Cars with spark-ignition engine Cars with diesel engine > > > > > < < < >...
Page 68 Stopping the engine Handbrake < Applying Releasing <...
Page 69: Manual Gearbox
Manual gearbox Reverse BMW 540i < <...
Page 70: Automatic Transmission With Steptronic
Automatic transmission with Steptronic Selector lever positions Moving the selector lever Starting the engine <...
Page 71 Automatic transmission with Steptronic P Park R Reverse < N Neutral M/S Manual mode and D Drive (automatic shift position) Sport program "Kick-down"...
Page 72 Automatic transmission with Steptronic Turn indicator/flasher Shift electronics < < To indicate a turn briefly <...
Page 73 Wipers Intermittent operation or rain sensor < Normal wiper speed Fast wiper speed Windscreen washer Intensive cleaning...
Page 74 Wipers Headlight cleaning > > Rear window wiper – touring < Windscreen washer jets > >...
Page 75: Cruise Control
Cruise control Activating the system Maintaining and memorising speed, accelerating < Deactivating the system <...
Page 76 Cruise control Decelerating Cancelling the cruise control Calling up memorised speed > > >...
Page 77 Trip distance recorder/outside temperature display Ice warning < Outside temperature display Odometer (distance recorder) Trip distance recorder...
Page 78 Revolution counter Energy Control Fuel gauge > >...
Page 79: Coolant Thermometer
Fuel gauge Coolant thermometer Between the coloured zones < Blue...
Page 80: Service Interval Indicator
Service Interval indicator Red LED Clock symbol < Green light-emitting diodes Yellow LED...
Page 81: Check Control
Check Control Graphic display Alphanumeric display > > >...
Page 82 Check Control > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >...
Page 83 Check Control Messages displayed at the end Check Control test > of a journey > > Computer > > > < >...
Page 84 Computer Clearing the display Recalculating Calling up functions Outside temperature and average fuel consumption On-board computer with alphanu- meric display Operating range and average speed...
Page 85 Multi-Information Display (MID) Central display > > > > > > <...
Page 86: Digital Clock In Mid
Digital clock in MID Altering the time display Altering the date display < To call up time or date...
Page 87 Digital clock in MID Reminder signal Stopwatch < <...
Page 88 Digital clock in MID Entering switch-on times for auxiliary heater/independent ventilation control Direct switching on/off of the auxiliary heater/independent ventilation control < <...
Page 89: Computer In Mid
Computer in MID Selecting units of measurement Speed limit <...
Page 90 Computer in MID Distance from destination...
Page 91 Computer in MID Estimated time of arrival Range Fuel consumption <...
Page 92 Computer in MID Speed Extended immobiliser function >...
Page 93 Computer in MID > > Remote control > < >...
Page 94 Telephone operation via MID Telephone operation using MID > > > > > Displays and operating elements > > >...
Page 95 Telephone operation via MID Activating telephone operation Emergency call Entering your PIN code ENTER PIN CODE 3:42PM 9 CLR SET > INSERT CARD! 3:42PM...
Page 96 Telephone operation via MID Dialling by name Dialling via the TOP-8 function 3:42PM MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD DIR. DIR. 3:42PM BILL CHRIS MIKE SANDY DIR.? 3:42PM ANNE MIKE JULIA JULIA...
Page 97 Telephone operation via MID One-touch dialling LOCATION NUMBER? 3:42PM 3:42PM OTTO PAULA ROBERT SANDRA 3:42PM MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD LOCATION EMPTY! 3:42PM MEMORY...
Page 98 Telephone operation via MID Dialling by phone number Notepad function 3:42PM MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD 3:42PM NUMBER MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD NOTE PAD DIAL? 3:42PM 9 CLR SET NOTE PAD 3:42PM 9 CLR SET...
Page 99 Telephone operation via MID Additional functions METER > > > TIMER > NOTE PAD 3:42PM MEMORY NUMBER DIR. NOTE PAD SIGNAL: 3:42PM METER TIMER...
Page 100 Telephone operation via MID Reading SMS messages Calling the sender back Erasing message 3:42PM 2 *3...
Page 101 Park Distance Control (PDC) The principle Audible warning signals Switching on manually > Automatic function > Switching off manually >...
Page 102 Park Distance Control (PDC) ASC+T/DSC Automatic Stability Control plus Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) < <...
Page 103 ASC+T/DSC Indicator light Switching on again < Switching off > >...
Page 104 ASC+T/DSC Electronic Damping Control (EDC) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) Sport program Automatic control...
Page 105 Self-levelling suspension Tyre pressure control (RDC) The principle Activating the system...
Page 106 Tyre pressure control (RDC) If there is a loss of tyre pressure With a burst tyre Faults > > > < < < <...
Page 107 Side lights/low-beam (dipped) headlights < Automatic driving lights control < LIGHTS ON warning Side lights < Daytime circuit Low-beam headlights < <...
Page 108 Instrument lighting Headlight beam throw adjustment < Xenon headlights...
Page 109 High beams/parking lights Fog lights < Fog lights Fog lights and rear fog lights Right or left parking lights...
Page 110: Interior Lighting
Interior lighting Reading lights Switching interior light on and off manually <...
Page 111 Air conditioning...
Page 112: Air Conditioning
Air conditioning Temperature Heated rear window Recirculated air mode Cooling Air distribution < Auxiliary heater Air supply <...
Page 113 Air conditioning Draught-free ventilation Rear-seat area ventilation Defrosting and demisting windows Micro-filter > >...
Page 114 Automatic air conditioning...
Page 115 Automatic air conditioning...
Page 116: Automatic Air Conditioning
Automatic air conditioning A pleasant interior temperature Individual air distribution Air supply Temperature < Automatic air distribution Defrosting and demisting windows...
Page 117 Automatic air conditioning Air conditioning Maximum cooling effect > > > < Automatic Recirculated Air Control (AUC) <...
Page 118 Automatic air conditioning Heated rear window Auxiliary heater Residual heat utilisation Draught-free ventilation > > <...
Page 119: Roller Sun Blind
Automatic air conditioning Roller sun blind Micro-filter and activated charcoal filter Rear-seat area ventilation Roller sun blinds for rear side windows...
Page 120 Auxiliary heater Independent ventilation < <...
Page 121 Remote control for auxiliary heater Switching on Switching off < Interference...
Page 122: Integrated Universal Remote Control
Integrated universal remote control The principle Checking for alternating code < The original hand-held remote control <...
Page 123 Integrated universal remote control Programming an alternating-code transmitter < Programming < <...
Page 124 Integrated universal remote control Glove box Deactivating the channel buttons < > To open < To close <...
Page 125: Storage Compartments
Glove box Storage compartments Car phone To lock < Rechargeable hand lamp Hands-free telephone system <...
Page 126 Drinks can holders Front ashtray Cigarette lighter To empty <...
Page 127: Cigarette Lighter
Cigarette lighter Rear ashtray Cigarette lighter socket Non-smoker package To empty...
Page 128 Through-loading system Folding rear seat back > >...
Page 129: Ski Bag
Ski bag Installing the centre armrest < Removing the centre armrest...
Page 130 Ski bag Securing the load Loading <...
Page 131 Ski bag With through-loading system In the touring...
Page 132 Load area – touring Folding rear seat back Roller-blind cover Protective net < < <...
Page 133 Load area – touring Removing roller cover and Storage Side flaps protective net Installing...
Page 134 Load area – touring Compartment in floor Raising the floor panel flap Raising the spare wheel cover...
Page 135 Load area – touring Load > Raising the load-area floor Loading > > > > > >...
Page 136: Roof Rack
Load Roof rack Securing the load > < Mounting points > Loading and driving hints >...
Page 137: Towing A Trailer
Roof rack Towing a trailer Trailer tow hitch Cover flap <...
Page 138 Towing a trailer Nose weight Towing a trailer <...
Page 139 Towing a trailer Electrical system < < <...
Page 141 Initial overview Controls in detail Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index Mainte-...
Page 142: Driving Hints
Running in Driving hints Tyres Engine and final drive Braking system > Clutch >...
Page 143 Driving hints Anti-lock brake system (ABS) The principle Braking with ABS <...
Page 144: Braking System
Braking system Brake fluid level Disc brakes < < Brake pads <...
Page 145: Condition Of Tyres
Tyre pressures Condition of tyres Information for your safety Tyre tread – tyre damage < <...
Page 146: New Tyres
New tyres Wheel and tyre combinations Choosing the correct tyres Tyre storage < < Age of tyres <...
Page 147: Winter Tyres
Winter tyres Snow chains The correct tyres < < Tyre condition and tyre pressures Note the speed limit applicable to these tyres...
Page 148: Engine Compartment Lid
Engine compartment lid To unlock To open To close < <...
Page 149 The engine compartment at a glance...
Page 150: Washer Fluid
Washer fluid Engine oil Headlight cleaning system Intensive cleaning system Checking engine oil level windscreen washer < <...
Page 151 Engine oil < Adding engine oil < <...
Page 152 Engine oil Coolant Specified engine oils Diesel engines: Petrol and diesel engines: Viscosities < <...
Page 153 Coolant < Checking coolant level and adding coolant...
Page 154: Brake Fluid
Brake fluid Indicator light < Adding brake fluid <...
Page 155 The BMW Maintenance System Service Interval indicator Service Booklet...
Page 156: Technical Modifications
Rule of the road Technical modifications Light-emitting diodes (LED) <...
Page 157 OBD socket...
Page 159 Initial overview Controls in detail Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index Minor...
Page 160 Toolkit Wiper blades Rear Front <...
Page 161: Lights And Bulbs
Lights and bulbs > > > < < Low-beam and high-beam headlights < <...
Page 162 Lights and bulbs Xenon headlights Side and parking lights Front flashing turn indicator < <...
Page 163 Lights and bulbs Side turn indicator repeater Fog lights <...
Page 164 Lights and bulbs Rear lights – saloon Rear lights – touring < <...
Page 165 Lights and bulbs Central brake light...
Page 166 Lights and bulbs Remote control for auxiliary heater New transmitter < Licence plate lights Changing the batteries <...
Page 167 Wheel-changing < What you need > >...
Page 168 Wheel-changing Procedure > >...
Page 169 Wheel-changing <...
Page 170 Wheel-changing Thiefproof wheel studs < < <...
Page 171 Thiefproof wheel studs Battery Maintenance Recharging the battery < < < <...
Page 172 Fuses In glove box In the luggage compartment In the load area <...
Page 173 Mobile Service Starting with a flat battery <...
Page 174 Starting with a flat battery <...
Page 175 Tow-starting, towing away < Using a towbar > Towing eye > < Access to threaded hole <...
Page 176 Tow-starting, towing away Tow-starting Towing away <...
Page 179 Initial overview Controls in detail Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index Data...
Page 180: Engine Data
Engine data ε ε...
Page 181 Fuel consumption, carbon dioxide/ O emissions...
Page 182 Fuel consumption, carbon dioxide/ O emissios...
Page 183 Dimensions...
Page 184 Dimensions...
Page 185 Weights – saloon...
Page 186 Weights – saloon...
Page 187 Weights – touring...
Page 188 eights – touring...
Page 189 Performance – saloon...
Page 190 Performance – touring...
Page 191: Filling Capacities
12.0 (21.1 pints) – BMW 535i, 540i Engine oil with filter renewal 6.0 (10.6 pints) – BMW 520d Long-life oil for spark- 6.5 (11.4 pints) – BMW 520i, 523i, 525i, 530i, 525d, ignition and diesel engines. 530d Oil grades: page 152 7.5 (13.2 pints) –...
Page 192 192n...
Page 193 193n Initial overview Controls in detail Operation, maintenance Minor repairs Technical data Index Keywords...
Page 194: Everything From A To Z
Check Control 81 Convenient starting 67 lated Air Control) 117 Blower 112, 116 button 81 Coolant 152 Automatic air BMW Active seat 53 Checking engine oil adding 153 conditioning 114, 116 BMW Comfort seat 51 level 150 Coolant thermometer 79...
Page 195 Everything from A to Z 195n Cooling, maximum 117 Digital clock, see also on- pressure 17 Copyright 4 board computer Owner's viscosity 152 Eco-diesel 23 Cruise control 75 Handbook Engine size 180 EDC (Electronic Damping Cup holder, see Drinks can Dimensions 183 Engine, starting 66 Control) 104...
Page 196 Everything from A to Z Heating and Intensive cleaning 73 Load area 38, 132 ventilation 111, 114 Intensive cleaning capacity 185 Gearbox, manual-shift 69 Heating with engine system 150 net 43 Glove box 124 stopped 118 Interior lights 110 opening separately 38 Grilles 111, 114 Heavy loads 135 remote control 36...
Page 197 Everything from A to Z 197n Luggage compartment lid/ Mirror, anti-glare 59 Oil level 150 PDC (Park Distance tailgate 38 Mirror, inside, automatic- checking 150 Control) 101 opening from inside the dip 59 Oil level warning light 18 Performance 180, 189 car 40 Mirror memory 55 Oil pressure, indicator...
Page 198 Everything from A to Z Rear window Reverse 69 Self-levelling Starting difficul- cleaning 74 Reversing lights 69 suspension 19, 105 ties 67 , 173, 175 heated 118 Revolution counter 78 inactive 105 Starting the engine 66 heating 112 Rims 146 Service 80 Starting with a flat opening 40...
Page 199 Everything from A to Z 199n Supplementary functions for dialling by name 95 Torch 125 Transmitter, new, for telephone operation 99 dialling via one-touch Torque 180 independent heater Switching off the interior dialling number 97 touring remote control 166 protection 36 emergency call 95 compartments in load Trip distance recorder 77...
Page 200 Everything from A to Z Voice input 20 Windscreen washer 73 see also separate Owner's Windscreen washer Handbook reservoir, refilling 150 Windscreen wiper blades, renewing 160 Windscreen wipers 73 Warm feet, cool head 113 Winter tyres 147 Warning displays 81 Winter-grade diesel 23 Warning light Wiper blades,...
Page 201 Refuelling stop Fuel So that you always have access to the data you need when refuelling, you are recommended to add the relevant infor- Designation mation to the table shown here. Use the index to find the pages with Enter your preferred grade the information that is applicable to of fuel here.
Page 202 More about BMW Sheer Driving www.bmw.com Pleasure...

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