2000 BMW 5 Series 528i 540i E39 Owners Manual

User and Operator’s Vehicle Manual for 2000 BMW 5 Series 528i 540i E39. Model types:

• BMW 528i – 193 hp @ 5,500 rpm, 2,793 cc, 206 lb ft (280 Nm) @3,500 rpm
• BMW 540i – 282 hp @ 5,400 rpm, 4,398 cc, 324 lb ft (440 Nm) @ 3,600 rpm

Fuel-injection system: Digital electronic Engine-Management System

Contents

Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care and maintenance
Owner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
Cockpit 16
Instrument cluster 18
Indicator and warning lamps 22 Multifunction steering wheel
(MFL) 25
Hazard warning flashers 27 Warning triangle 27
First-aid kit 27
Refueling 28
Fuel specifications 29
Tire inflation pressure 29

Locks and security systems:

Keys 34
Electronic vehicle immobilizer 35
Central locking system 36
Opening and closing – from the outside with the key 36
Opening and closing – from the inside 40
Luggage compartment lid/ Tailgate 41
Luggage compartment 44
Alarm system 45
Electric power windows 47
Sliding/Tilt sunroof 48

Adjustments:

Seats 50
Steering wheel 54
Mirrors 54
Seat, mirror and steering wheel
memory 56