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EnglishOverview for your BMW 5 Series 1995-2003
15n
Cockpit 16
Overview
Instrument cluster 18
Indicator and warning lamps 20
Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL) 23
Controls and features
Hazard warning flashers 24
Warning triangle 24
First-aid kit 24
Refueling 25
Fuel specifications 26
Tire inflation pressure 26
Operation, care
and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
Overview
16nCockpit
Cockpit
17n
1 Side lamps/Low beams 90
2 d Turn signal indicator 64
> Parking lamp 91
> High beams 91
> Headlamp flasher 64
> Computer 83
3 Fog lamps 91
4 Wiper/Washer system 65
5 Central locking system 32
6 Hazard warning flashers 24
7 Rear window defroster 67
8 Horn: the entire surface
9 Adjusting the steering wheel 48
18nInstrument cluster
Instrument cluster
19n
1 Fuel gauge with indicator lamp
for fuel reserve 70
10 Indicator lamp for Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) 21
You can display the outside
temperature and distance driven
in different units of measurement.<
2 Indicator lamp for turn signals 22
3 Speedometer
11 Trip odometer 69
12 Check Control display 72
13 Odometer 69
4 Indicator lamp for high beams 22
5 Tachometer and
engine oil temperature gauge 70
14 Service Interval Display 71
15 Trip odometer, reset to zero 69
6 Engine coolant temperature
gauge 71
16 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for:
> Fog lamps 22
7 Indicator and warning lamps
(clockwise) for:
> Parking brake 21
> Battery charge current 20
> Engine oil pressure 20
> Service Engine Soon 21
> Brake hydraulic system, Dynamic
Brake Control (DBC)* 20, 21
> Antilock Brake System (ABS) 21
> Airbags 21
> Please fasten safety belts 21
> Cruise control* 22
8 CHECK button 72
9 Outside temperature display 69
20nIndicator and warning lamps
Brake hydraulic system G
Have the brake fluid level
Technology that monitors itself
Red: stop immediately
Many of the systems of your BMW
monitor themselves automatically, both
during engine starts and while you are
driving. Indicator and warning lamps
Battery charge current G
The battery is no longer being
charged. There is a malfunction
of the alternator drive belt or in the
checked. Before continuing your
journey, be sure to read the notes on
pages 124 and 142.
that are identified by "G" are tested for charging circuit of the alternator. Please The indicator lamp comes on together
proper functioning whenever the igni-
tion key is turned. They light up once
for different periods of time.
contact the nearest BMW center.
with the "Check brake pads" message
in the Check Control.
If the drive belt is defective, do not
continue driving. The engine could
be damaged due to overheating. If the
drive belt is defective, increased
steering effort is also required.<
Brake hydraulic system warning
lamp for Canadian models.
If a fault should occur in one of these
systems, the corresponding lamp does
not go out after the engine is started or
it lights up while the vehicle is moving.
You will see how to react to this in the
following section.
Engine oil pressure G
If the message "STOP! ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE" appears in the
Check Control: stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine immediately.
Check the engine oil level; top up as
required. If the oil level is correct:
please contact the nearest BMW
center.
Do not continue driving. The
engine could be damaged
because of inadequate lubrication.<
Indicator and warning lamps
21n
Service Engine Soon G
If the indicator lights up either
continuously or intermittently,
Red: an important reminder
Yellow: check as soon as possible
Parking brake G
Comes on when you engage the
parking brake.
Antilock Brake System (ABS) G
ABS has been deactivated in
response to a system malfunc-
tion. Conventional braking efficiency is
available without limitations. Please
have the system inspected by your
BMW center.
this indicates a fault in the emissions-
related electronic systems. Although
the vehicle remains operational, you
should have the systems checked by
your BMW center at the earliest
possible opportunity.
For additional information, refer to
page 63.
Parking brake warning lamp for
Canadian models.
For additional information, refer to
page 121.
For additional information on the OBD
interface socket, refer to page 153.
Please fasten safety belts G
An acoustical signal is sounded
and a message appears in the
Check Control for 4 to 8 seconds. The
acoustical signal ends when the belt is
fastened.
ABS warning lamp for Canadian
models.
Service Engine Soon warning
lamp for Canadian models.
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC) G
For additional information on safety
belts, refer to page 53.
DSC has been switched off or
has been deactivated because of a
malfunction. In the event of a malfunc-
tion, have the system checked by your
BMW center.
Airbags G
Please have the system
inspected by your BMW center.
For additional information, refer to
pages 54, 176.
For additional information, refer to
page 86.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)* G
Fault in the DBC system.
Conventional braking efficiency
is available without limitations.
For additional information, refer to
page 124.
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)*
warning lamp for Canadian
models.
22nIndicator and warning lamps
Green: for your information
Blue: for your information
Turn signal indicator
Flashes when the turn signals
are in operation. Rapid flashing
means there is a fault in the system.
For additional information, refer to
page 64.
High beams
Comes on when the high beams
are on or the headlamp flasher
is actuated.
For additional information, refer to
pages 64, 91.
Cruise control
Comes on when the cruise
control is activated: available for
operation via the multifunction steering
wheel.
For additional information, refer to
page 67.
Fog lamps
Comes on whenever you switch
on the fog lamps.
For additional information, refer to
page 91.
Multifunction steering wheel (MFL)
23n
The controls integrated in the multi-
function steering wheel (MFL) are
provided so that you can operate a
number of accessories quickly and
without being distracted from traffic
conditions. You may operate:
> Selected functions of the radio as
well as the CD and cassette modes,
> the cruise control,
> selected cellular phone* functions
and
> the voice recognition*.
6 Radio/Cellular phone: scan forward
or scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings.
1 Horn: the entire surface
In order to operate a system via
the MFL, the corresponding
system controls must be activated.<
2 Radio/Cellular phone: select
3 Press briefly:
Fast forward for the CD and cassette
players
Receive a phone call, initiate dialing,
and terminate a call.
Press longer:
The illustration shows the maximum
possible number of controls, corre-
sponding to a full range of optional
equipment. Refer to the individual
accessory manuals for more detailed
descriptions.
7 Cruise control: activate stored setting
(resume)
Turn voice recognition on and off
8 Cruise control: accelerate and
store (+) as well as decelerate and
store (–)
4 Radio/Cellular phone: volume
5 Radio/Cellular phone: scan backward
or scan station keys or scroll through
the phone listings.
9 Cruise control: activate/interrupt/
deactivate.
Rewind for the CD and cassette
players
24nHazard warning flashers Warning triangle*
First-aid kit*
The button flashes intermittently when
the hazard warning flashers are on.
The hazard warning triangle is readily
Under the front passenger's seat.
accessible. It is stored in the container
for the onboard tool kit mounted in the
luggage compartment lid.
To remove: lift the release lever on the
front (arrow) and pull the first-aid kit
forward out of its support.
To help you locate the switch in an
emergency, the button is also illumi-
nated whenever the vehicle's lamps are To open the container, loosen the wing
on. nut(s).
To store: position the back of the kit
into the support, then push back until
the lever engages.
Comply with legal requirements
that cover the availability of a
hazard warning triangle in the vehicle.<
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit may be used within a limited
time only. For this reason, check the
contents of the kit regularly. Replace
any items whose expiration dates have
passed. These items are available in
any drugstore or pharmacy.
Comply with legal requirements that
cover the availability of a first-aid kit in
the vehicle.<
Refueling
25n
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refu-
eling
> results in premature pump shutoff
> and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
As long as the filler nozzle is used prop-
erly, the fuel tank is full whenever the
nozzle shuts off the first time.
Tank capacity: refer to page 186.
Fuel filler door
Simple and environmentally
friendly
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a "click" is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze
the strap which is fastened to the cap.
A loose or missing cap will activate the
message "CHECK FILLER CAP" in the
Check Control or the Service Engine
Soon lamp.<
Before filling the tank, shut off the
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot
be filled into the tank and the Service
Engine Soon lamp may come on.<
Open the filler cap carefully to
prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury. Do not top
off. Topping off may cause fuel to
spill.<
To open the filler door, press on the
front edge.
Keep the filler cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler door.
To unlock the fuel filler door if the
central locking system malfunctions,
refer to page 170.
When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety precau-
tions and regulations posted at the
filling station. Never carry spare fuel
containers in your vehicle. Whether
empty or full, these containers can leak,
cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the
event of a collision.<
26nFuel specifications
Tire inflation pressure
The engine uses lead-free gasoline
only.
Check tire inflation pressures
regularly – at least every two
weeks and before beginning a longer
trip. Incorrect tire pressure can other-
wise lead to tire damage and acci-
dents.<
Required fuel:
> Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI
AKI = Anti Knock Index
Do not use leaded fuels. The use
of leaded fuels will cause perma-
nent damage to the system's oxygen
sensor and the catalytic converter.<
The inflation pressures are indicated on
a label attached to the B-pillar behind
the driver's door (visible with door
open).
Check tire pressures
All pressure specifications are indicated
in psi (kilopascal) for tires at ambient
temperature (refer also to the next
page).
After you have corrected the tire
inflation pressure, reactivate the
Tire Pressure Warning (RDW) system.
Refer to page 88.<
Tire inflation pressure
27n
Comply with tire approval
specifications
BMW Tires
All pressure specifications in
The inflation pressures in the table apply
to tires from BMW-approved manufac-
turers. Your BMW center is familiar with
these pressures. Higher pressures may
be specified for tires from other manu-
facturers. You will find a list of approved
tire sizes on page 133.
the table are indicated in psi
(kilopascal) with cold tires
(cold = ambient temperature)
245/40 ZR 18
35 (240)
–
–
44 (300)
–
–
M5
275/35 ZR 18
38 (260)
48 (330)
235/45 R 17 94 H M+S
35 (240) 38 (260) 39 (270) 46 (320)
Your vehicle is equipped with tires
which not only meet US standards, but
also European standards. We recom-
mend the exclusive use of BMW-
approved tires.
