Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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525i 530i 540i sedan sport wagon
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Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. [. . . ] A signal is then heard 15 seconds before each hour.
Press: The stopwatch display can be seen counting up; the stopwatch continues to run. The stopwatch is halted when the ignition key is turned back to 0, but starts to run again when the ignition key is turned to 1. <
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clock in the MID*
To enter the time: To activate/deactivate the time:
Enter the switch-on times for the parked-car ventilation*
You can enter two different activation times. To use the parked-car ventilation system, please refer to the information provided starting on page 114. <
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 0 156 818 - © 07/02 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 97.
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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
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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.
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Press the left side of the button and repeat the entry.
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94nComputer
in the MID*
Distance to 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 0 156 818 - © 07/02 BMW AG
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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.
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Cruising range
The distance which the vehicle should cover on the remaining fuel in the tank is displayed.
Fuel consumption
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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 liters).
Press on the left or right: The display will show the average fuel consumption. [. . . ] (kg) 3, 505 (1, 590) 3, 549 (1, 610) Approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load lbs. (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)
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Approved roof load capacity lbs. (kg) 220 (100) Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
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174nWeights
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. [. . . ]