User manual BMW 540I SEDAN SPORT WAGON

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents From A to Z Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 213 - © 09/01 BMW AG 525i 530i 540i sedan sport wagon Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 213 - © 09/01 BMW AG Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced security and control when you drive it. [. . . ] To use the parked-car ventilation system, please refer to the information provided starting on page 112. < Press on the left or right, or hold the button down. To confirm the entry: Press twice. Directly switching the parked-car ventilation* on and off The parked-car ventilation function is only available in ignition key position 1. < Press the right side of the button. The activated time is marked with an asterisk. Press the left side of the button. You can change switch-on times that have already been memorized by making a new time entry as described above. Display shows: Press. Press the right side of the button: Display flashes, e. 01 41 0 156 213 - © 09/01 BMW AG Computer in the MID* Only make entries when the vehicle is standing still to avoid endangering yourself or other road users. < Computer calculations begin at the start of the journey. Information can also be accessed for display by remote control, refer to page 95. 91n Speed limit Speed limit entry: You can enter the road speed at which you wish to hear and see a reminder signal: a signal will sound, the word LIMIT will flash, and for a moment, the speed limit warning stored in the memory will appear on the instrument cluster as an alphanumeric display*, along with the Check Control. The speed limit reminder is only repeated if the vehicle has in the meantime been driven at least 3 mph (approx. 5 km/h) slower. Display shows: Overview Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 213 - © 09/01 BMW AG Enter the limit by pressing the function buttons. To correct an entry: To store the entry: Press the right side of the button. Press the right side of the button. Press. Press the right side of the button. Data Repairs Maintenance Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry. Controls 92nComputer in the MID* Distance from destination The remaining distance to the destination will be displayed on the screen. This is of course only possible if you entered the entire distance before starting the journey. Enter: To correct an entry: To adopt the current speed as the speed limit: Press the right side of the button. Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry. The LIMIT display goes out, but the stored value is not lost and can be reactivated by pressing the LIMIT button. 01 41 0 156 213 - © 09/01 BMW AG Computer in the MID* Estimated time of arrival When you have entered the distance from your destination, you can obtain an estimated time of arrival display which is continuously updated by the computer as your average driving period varies. 93n Cruising range The distance which the vehicle should cover on the remaining fuel in the tank is displayed. Fuel consumption Overview Index Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 213 - © 09/01 BMW AG You can have the average fuel consumption displayed for two different distances, for example a complete journey and part of the journey. To start the calculation, select the function with the engine running: Press the right side of the button. Press the right side of the button. Press the right side of the button. Press the right side of the button: The estimated time of arrival is displayed. Always refuel when the range falls below 30 miles (50 km), as otherwise the engine or the catalytic converter could be damaged. < The computer will only register fuel amounts over 1. 8 gal (6 liter). Press on the left or right: The display will show the average fuel consumption. To restart the fuel consumption calculation: Press on the left or right. Press the right side of the button. Data Repairs Maintenance Controls 94nComputer in the MID* Extended immobilizer function To correct an entry: Speed You can call up a display of the vehicle's average speed. You can enter a code that will prevent the engine from being started unless To start the calculation, select the func- the code is entered. tion with the engine running: If you do not have access to the code, the emergency deactivation procedure will have to be carried out, refer to the Press the right side of the button. [. . . ] (kg) 4, 464 (2, 025) 4, 520 (2, 050) 2, 138 (970) 2, 579 (1, 170) 4, 509 (2, 045) 4, 563 (2, 070) 2, 138 (970) 2, 579 (1, 170) 220 (100) 16. 2 (460) Luggage compartment capacity cu ft (l) 16. 2 (460) Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 156 213 - © 09/01 BMW AG Index Data Repairs Maintenance Approved roof load capacity lbs. (kg) 220 (100) Never exceed either the approved axle weights or the gross vehicle weight. Controls Overview 172nWeights ­ sport wagon BMW 525i BMW 540i ­ 4, 056 (1, 840) ­ 5, 093 (2, 310) 2, 381 (1, 080) 2, 910 (1, 320) 220 (100) 14. 5 ­ 53. 9 (410 ­ 1, 525) Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included) with manual transmission lbs. (kg) 3, 715 (1, 695) Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission Approved front axle weight Approved rear axle weight lbs. [. . . ]