BMW 520D BROCHURE 2009 User guide

Owner's Handbook
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Congratulations on your choice of a BMW.
The better you are acquainted with your car, the easier it will be to drive. We would
therefore like to offer you the following advice:
This Owner's Handbook contains important information on operating and looking
after your BMW. Please read it carefully before setting out in your new car, so that
you are fully familiar with the technical advantages of your BMW. It also contains
useful information on maintenance, to uphold both the car's operating safety and its
full resale value.
There are other brochures providing supplementary information.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG
Preface
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Contents
© 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
(bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling)
Initial overview
Controls in detail
Driving area 12
Instrument panel 13
Indicator and warning lights 17
Steering wheel with multifunction
buttons 20
Warning triangle 21
First-aid kit 21
Refuelling 22
Fuel grades 23
Tyre pressures 24
Opening and closing:
Keys 32
Central locking system 32
Opening and closing
 via the door lock 33
Opening and closing
 via the remote control 34
Opening and closing
 from the inside 37
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate 38
Rear window 40
Luggage compartment/load
area 43
Alarm system 44
Electric windows 45
Sliding/tilt sunroof 47
Adjusting:
Correct seated position 49
Seats 49
Seat adjustment, mechanical 50
Seat adjustment, electric 51
Head restraints 53
BMW Active seat 53
Seat belts 54
Seat, mirror and
steering wheel memory 55
Seat heating 56
Adjusting steering wheel 57
Steering wheel heating 58
Mirrors 58
Safety systems:
Airbags 60
Carrying children in safety 61
Car Memory, Key Memory 64
Driving:
Ignition switch 66
Starting the engine 66
Stopping the engine 68
Handbrake 68
Manual gearbox 69
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 70
Turn indicators/headlight
flasher 72
Wipers/rain sensor 73
Cruise control 74
Everything under control:
Distance recorder (odometer);
outside temperature
display 77
Revolution counter 78
Energy Control 78
Fuel gauge 78
Coolant thermometer 79
Service Interval indicator 80
Check Control 81
Computer 84
Multi-Information Display
(MID) 85
Digital clock in MID 86
Computer in MID 89
Telephone operation via MID 94
Contents
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Controls in detail
Operation, maintenance
Technical features for journey
comfort and safety:
Park Distance Control
(PDC) 101
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 102
Electronic Damping Control
(EDC) 104
Self-levelling suspension 105
Tyre Pressure Control
(RDC) 105
Lights:
Side lights/low-beam (dipped)
headlights 107
Instrument lighting 108
Headlight beam throw
adjustment 108
High beams/parking lights 109
Fog lights 109
Interior light/load-area light 110
Reading lights 110
Controlled-temperature air for
a pleasant interior climate:
Air conditioning 111
Automatic air conditioning 114
Roller sun blind 119
Auxiliary heater 120
Independent ventilation
control 120
Remote control for auxiliary
heater 121
Practical interior equipment:
Integrated universal remote
control 122
Glove box 124
Storage compartments 125
Car phone 125
Drinks can holders 126
Front ashtray 126
Cigarette lighter 126
Rear ashtray 127
Loading and load-carrying:
Through-loading system 128
Ski bag 129
touring:
Load area 132
Roller-blind cover 132
Protective net 132
Compartments in load
area 133
Load 135
Roof rack 136
Towing a trailer 137
Driving precautions:
Running in 142
Driving hints 142
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) 143
Brakes 144
Wheels and tyres:
Tyre pressures 145
Condition of tyres 145
New tyres 146
Wheel and tyre
combinations 146
Winter tyres 147
Snow chains 147
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Contents
Operation, maintenance
Minor repairs
Technical data
In the engine compartment:
Engine compartment lid 148
The engine compartment at
a glance 149
Washer fluid 150
Engine oil 150
Coolant 152
Brake fluid 154
Maintenance:
The BMW Maintenance
System 155
Legal requirements and
regulations:
Rule of the road 156
Technical modifications 156
OBD socket 157
Replacing parts:
Toolkit 160
Wiper blades 160
Lights and bulbs 161
Remote control for auxiliary
heater 166
Wheel-changing 167
Thiefproof wheel studs 170
Battery 171
Fuses 172
Mutual aid:
Mobile Service 173
Starting with a flat battery 173
Tow-starting, towing away 175
Engine data 180
Fuel consumption, carbon
dioxide/
O
emissions 181
Dimensions 183
Weights 185
Performance 189
Filling capacities 191
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Index
From A to Z 194
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Notes on this Owner's Handbook
We have tried to make all the informa-
tion in this Owner's Handbook easy to
find. The quickest access to a particular
topic or item is by consulting the
detailed alphabetical index at the end.
Consult the first chapter for an initial
overview of your car. The detailed list of
contents on the preceding pages is
intended to arouse your curiosity about
your new BMW and encourage you to
read this information carefully.
When the time comes to sell your
BMW, please remember to hand over
this Owner's Handbook; it is regarded
legally as part of the vehicle.
If you have any queries, BMW Service
will be glad to advise you.
Symbols used
indicates precautions that must be
followed precisely in order to
avoid the possibility of personal injury
and serious damage to the vehicle.
<
contains information that will
assist you in gaining the optimum
benefit from your vehicle and enable
you to care more effectively for your
vehicle.
<
refers to measures that can be
taken to help protect the environ-
ment.
<
<
marks the end of a specific item of
information.
*
identifies optional extras or specific
national-market items of equipment,
and also accessories.
t
identifies index entries which refer
you to sections on minor repairs or
maintenance tasks.
identifies systems or components
which can either be activated or
adapted to suit an individual driver's
requirements ("Car Memory", "Key
Memory"). See page 64.
However, certain systems can only
be activated or adjusted by BMW
Service.
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Your car
When you ordered your BMW, you
chose various items of equipment. This
handbook describes all models and
equipment specifications which BMW
offers within this particular model line.
This explains why the handbook may
also contain details of items which you
have not ordered. The differences can
easily be identified by the asterisk
*
shown against optional extras.
If your BMW contains equipment that
is not described in this Owner's Hand-
book (e.g. a car radio or telephone),
supplementary operating instructions
will be supplied and you are requested
to study and comply with them.
Notes
Symbols
Your car
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Status at time of printing
The high safety and quality standards
of BMW vehicles are maintained by
unceasing development work on
designs, equipment and accessories.
Because of this, your car may differ
from the information supplied in the
Owner's Handbook. Nor can errors and
omissions be entirely ruled out. You are
therefore asked to appreciate that no
legal claims can be entertained on the
basis of the data, illustrations or
descriptions in this handbook.
In cars with right-hand drive,
some controls will be located
differently from those illustrated in this
handbook.
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For your own safety
Use only parts and accessory
products which BMW has
approved for your car.
Parts and products which BMW has
approved for your car have been
checked for safety, function and suita-
bility. BMW accepts product liability for
them.
BMW cannot accept liability for parts or
accessory products of any kind which it
has not approved.
BMW is unable to assess each indivi-
dual product of outside origin as to its
suitability for use on BMW vehicles
without safety risk. Nor can suitability
be assured if a specific national permit
(e. g. General Operating Permit) has
been issued or if, for example, an offi-
cial inspection authority (such as the
German TÜV) has approved the
product. These tests cannot always
take into account the full range of
operating conditions applicable to
BMW vehicles and may therefore be
inadequate.
In short, the functional efficiency or
road safety of your BMW, and also its
value, may be affected if its specifica-
tion is altered by installing parts not
approved for it. Original BMW parts and
accessories, other BMW-approved
products and competent advice on all
related matters are obtainable from
BMW Service.
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Symbol for components and
assemblies
indicates vehicle components on
which it is advisable to consult
this Owner's Handbook.
Status at time of printing
For your own safety
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Initial overview
Controls in detail
Operation, maintenance
Minor repairs
Index
Technical data
Overview
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1 Side/parking lights 107
2
>
Turn indicators 72
>
Parking lights 109
>
High-beam headlights 109
>
Headlight flasher 72
>
Computer 84, 89
3 Fog lights 109
4 Wipers/washer 73
5 Central locking system 32
6 Hazard warning flashers
7 Heated rear window 112, 118
8 Horn, entire surface
9 Electric steering wheel
adjustment
*
57
riving area
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1 Fuel gauge 78
2 Flashing turn indicator repeater 19
3 Speedometer
4 High beam indicator light 19
5 Revolution counter and Energy
Control 78
6 Coolant thermometer 79
7 Indicator and warning lights 17 to 19
8 Automatic transmission
*
selector
lever and program display 70
9 Service Interval indicator 80
10 Computer display  for operation
from turn indicator lever, see
page 84:
>
Outside temperature
>
Average fuel consumption
>
Range before refuelling
>
Average speed
Instrument panel
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Instrument panel
11 Indicator light for Automatic
Stability Control plus Traction
(ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
*
18
12 Indicator light for self-levelling
suspension
*
19
13 Distance recorder (odometer) and
trip distance recorder 77
14 Display for Check Control 81
15 Trip distance control zeroing 77
16 Indicator and warning lights 17
to 19
You can also have outside
temperature and the distance
covered displayed in another unit of
measurement.
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Instrument panel
*
1 Fuel gauge 78
2 Flashing turn indicator repeater 19
3 Speedometer
4 High beam indicator light 19
5 Revolution counter and Energy
Control 78
6 Coolant thermometer 79
7 Indicator and warning lights 17 to 19
8 CHECK key 81
9 Automatic transmission
*
selector
lever and program display 70
10 Outside temperature display 77
11 Indicator light for Automatic
Stability Control plus Traction
(ASC+T)/Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)
*
18
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Instrument panel
*
12 Trip distance recorder 77
13 Check Control display 81
14 Odometer (distance recorder) 77
15 Service Interval indicator 80
16 Trip distance control zeroing 77
17 Indicator and warning lights 17
to 19
You can also have the outside
temperature displayed in another
unit of measurement or the Check
Control messages and computer infor-
mation shown in a different language.
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Indicator and warning lights
Technical equipment that
monitors itself
The functioning of indicator and
warning lights marked "
●
" is checked
when the ignition is switched on. They
come on once for varying periods.
If a fault occurs in one of the systems,
the corresponding light will remain on
when the engine is started or will come
on again during the journey. The correct
response to this on your part is
described below.
Red: stop as soon as possible
Battery charge
●
The battery is not being
charged. The alternator V-belt is
defective or there is a fault in the alter-
nator charging circuit. Consult the
nearest BMW Service.
If the V-belt is defective, do not
continue the journey, as there is a
risk of the engine overheating and
suffering damage. A defective V-belt
also increases the effort needed to turn
the steering wheel.
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Engine oil pressure
●
Possibly in conjunction with the
display "STOP! ENGINE OIL
PRESS" in the Check Control
*
: stop
immediately and switch off the engine.
Check engine oil level and top up if
necessary. If the oil level is correct:
consult the nearest BMW Service.
Do not continue the journey, as
the engine may otherwise be
damaged by inadequate lubrication.
<
Tyre pressure control (RDC)
*
●
A gong signal is also heard. The
tyre is punctured or otherwise
damaged. Immediately reduce speed
and stop, avoiding violent braking and
sudden steering wheel movements.
Further details: page 105.
Brake hydraulics
●
If light remains on after releasing
handbrake: have the brake fluid
level checked. Before continuing your
journey, read instructions on pages 144
and 154.
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Indicator and warning lights
Red: important reminder
Handbrake
*
●
Lights up when handbrake is
applied.
Further details: page 68.
Handbrake
*
●
Lights up when handbrake is
applied.
Further details: page 68.
Also lights up when the message
"CHECK BRAKE LININGS" appears in
the Check Control.
Fasten seat belts
●
Depending on the version, a
signal sounds at the same time
*
or a message
*
appears in the Check
Control display. Comes on for several
seconds or, depending on version, until
the seat belts are fastened.
Further details of seat belts: page 54.
Airbags
●
Have the problem examined by
BMW Service.
Further details: page 60.
Yellow: have this checked soon
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
●
ABS is switched off because a
fault has developed. Normal
brake action is not affected (no restric-
tions). Have the problem examined by
BMW Service.
Further details: page 143.
Engine oil level
*
If light comes on during journey:
the engine oil is at its absolute
minimum permitted level. Top up
engine oil as soon as possible. Do not
drive more than approx. 50 km
(approx. 30 miles) before adding oil.
Further details: page 150.
Engine oil level
*
If light comes on when engine is
switched off: top up engine oil at
next suitable opportunity (e.g. when
refuelling).
Further details: page 150.
Automatic transmission
*
●
A fault has caused the auto-
matic transmission to switch to
the emergency-run program. Please
consult the nearest BMW Service.
Further details: page 72.
Brake pads
*
●
Check the condition of your
brake pads.
Further details: page 144.
Automatic Stability Control plus
Traction (ASC+T)/Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC)
*
●
ASC+T/DSC has been switched off by
pressing the control button, or due to a
fault. If there is a fault, please have it
checked by BMW Service.
Further details: page 102.
Dynamic Brake Control
(DBC)
*
●
Fault in DBC system. Normal
brake action is not affected (no restric-
tions).
Have the system checked at the next
opportunity by BMW Service.
Further notes on DBC: page 104.
Tyre pressure control (RDC)
*
●
Check tyre pressures, see
pages 24, 105.
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Indicator and warning lights
Self-levelling suspension
*
●
The self-levelling suspension is
out of action. Please consult the
nearest BMW Service.
Further details: page 105.
Engine
●
Deterioration of exhaust emis-
sion control values. Have the
problem examined by BMW Service.
Engine electronics
*
Fault in the engine electronics.
The electronics will allow you
to continue your journey at reduced
engine output and engine speed.
Have the problem examined by BMW
Service.
Digital Diesel Electronics
(DDE)
*
●
If light comes on during journey:
Have the problem examined by BMW
Service.
Yellow: for your information
Rear fog lights
*
Lights up when the rear fog
lights are switched on.
Further details: page 109.
Diesel engine preheat
*
●
Do not start the engine until the
light has gone out.
Further details: page 67.
Green: for your information
Flashing turn indicators
Flashes rhythmically when a turn
is selected; also applies to
trailer if one is being towed. Rapid
flashing: system malfunction.
Further details: page 72.
Cruise control
*
Comes on when the system is
switched on: ready to operate
using the multifunctional steering
wheel.
Further details: page 74.
Fog lights
*
Lights up when the fog lights are
switched on.
Further details: page 109.
Blue: for your information
High-beam headlights
Comes on when the high head-
light beams are in use or the
headlight flasher is used.
Further details: pages 72, 109.
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Steering wheel with multifunction buttons
*
Integrated into the multifunctional
steering wheel (MFL) and sports
steering wheel are buttons to permit the
following functions to be performed
quickly and without the driver's atten-
tion being distracted from the traffic:
>
Certain radio, CD, MD and tape
cassette functions
>
The air conditioning system's air
recirculation mode or steering wheel
heating
*
(MFL only)
>
Cruise control
>
Certain telephone functions
*
and
>
Voice input
*
.
The systems in question must be
switched on before they can be
controlled.
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Press briefly:
To receive a telephone call, start to dial
or terminate a call.
Keep pressed for a while:
To switch voice input on and off.
To change over between telephone and
radio, cassette, CD or MD.
Forward:
>
Radio
Press briefly: station search on "FM"
Keep pressed for a while: search run
>
CD/MD
Press briefly: track search
Keep pressed for a while: searching
within a track
>
Cassette
Press briefly: title skip, or to halt fast
forward
Keep pressed for a while: fast
forward
>
Telephone
Browse through phone book.
Reverse: functions as forward.
Volume control
Cruise control: calling up
Cruise control: memorise and accel-
erate (+), decelerate and memorise ()
Cruise control: activate/interrupt/
deactivate.
Recirculated air mode and Automatic
Recirculated Air Control (AUC) or
steering wheel heating: switching on
and off
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