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525i 530i 545i
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Automatic air distribution
1. Select "AUTO" and press the controller.
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To select the passenger area: Move the controller to the right.
Adjusting temperature for the upper body
is displayed with automatic air distribution. The program handles adjustment of the air distribution, separately for the driver and passenger side. To switch on the automatic air distribution for the front passenger: Move the controller to the right. 4 Setting the addition of cool air from the air vent outlets for the upper body area
Manual air distribution
You can combine your air distribution yourself and also set the air temperature for the upper body area individually. Select the desired field by moving the controller and turn the controller to adjust the air distribution.
Setting the intensity of the AUTO program
To meet your individual needs, you can weaken or strengthen the intensity of the automatic climate control. Turn the ignition key to position 1 Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16: 2. You can also individually adjust the air temperature of the vent outlets for the upper body area Air to footwell
6. Select the desired intensity and press the controller.
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Airflow directed toward the windshield and side windows, driver's side only
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A congenial climate
Front ventilation
You can adjust the airflow direction using the levers 3.
Independent ventilation*
The independent ventilation blows air into the passenger compartment to lower interior temperatures. Since the system uses a substantial amount of electrical current, you should refrain from activating it twice in succession without allowing the battery to be recharged in normal operation between use. The independent ventilation system is available for preprogrammed operation at outside temperatures above approx. 59 7/ 156 and for direct activation at any temperature, but is not operational when the vehicle is underway. The air enters the passenger compartment through the vent outlets in the instrument cluster, which can be adjusted for both direction and airflow. These vent outlets must be open for the system to operate.
You can adjust the vent outlets for the upper body to suit your personal requirements. You can use the serrated dials 1 to open and close the vent outlets through an infinitely-variable range, while the levers 2 allow you to adjust the airflow direction.
Ventilation for cooling
Adjust the vent outlets to direct the flow of cool air in your direction, for instance, if the interior has become too warm, etc.
Draft-free ventilation
Set the vent outlets so that the air flows past you and is not directed straight at you. You can also individually adjust the air temperature of the vent outlets for the upper body area using the Control Center.
Rear ventilation
Switching on and off directly
1. Turn the ignition key to position 1 Control Center, for principle details, refer to page 16: 2. Select "Independent ventilation" and press the controller 4. Select "Automatic venting" and press the controller
The serrated dial 1 allows you to open and close the vents through an infinitely-variable range. After the last adjustment, the time is stored.
Activating the activation time
1. [. . . ] Minimum turning circle dia. : 37. 5 ft/11. 44 m
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525i Curb weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission Approved gross weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Luggage compartment volume lbs. /kg 3, 428/1, 555 3, 450/1, 565 lbs. /kg 4, 530/2, 055 4, 552/2, 065 lbs. /kg lbs. /kg lbs. /kg lbs. /kg cu ft/l 1, 102/500 2, 161/980 2, 601/1, 180 220/100 18. 4/520 4, 575/2, 075 4, 597/2, 085 1, 102/500 2, 227/1, 010 2, 601/1, 180 220/100 18. 4/520 3, 472/1, 575 3, 494/1, 585 530i
545i Curb weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission Approved gross weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Luggage compartment volume lbs. /kg 3, 803/1, 725 3, 814/1, 730 lbs. /kg 4, 905/2, 225 4, 916/2, 230 lbs. /kg lbs. /kg lbs. /kg lbs. /kg cu ft/l 1, 103/500 2, 403/1, 090 2, 679/1, 215 220/100 18. 4/520
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.
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Notes Fuel tank Reserve Window and headlamp washer system Engine with oil filter renewal 525i/530i 545i Manual, automatic transmission and differential gal/liters gal/liters quarts/liters approx. 3. 2/3 Fuel quality: page 169 For details: page 57 BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil. [. . . ]