Vehicle owner's manual BMW 5 Series E28

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Improvement of manufactured products is a continuous process of any flow production. At the same time, except for cases of major design changes of models...

Working conditions and tools
To carry out repair work, a clean, well-lit work area is required, which is equipped with a workbench and a vice. There should be enough space to lay out the...

Jacking, towing and changing wheels
The jack supplied with the vehicle should only be used to raise the vehicle when changing wheels or installing axle stands under the frame. Never lie under a...

Purchase of spare parts
Auto parts can be purchased from many sources, which fall into two main categories - authorized auto parts dealers and independent auto accessory retailers....

Starting the engine from an auxiliary source
Starting the engine from an auxiliary power source will help you get out of your predicament, but you should first find out and fix the cause of the battery...

Anti-theft audio system and instrument cluster language
General information Some models are equipped with an audio system that has a security code. If the power cable of such a stereo is cut, it will not work, even...

Main controls
Main controls 1 - External lighting switch 2 — Lever for switching direction indicators, side parking lights, low beam and high beam signal 3 - Fog light...

Dashboard
Dashboard 1 — Fuel level indicator with fuel reserve indicator lamp 2 - Speedometer 3 — Indicator lamps for direction indicators, high beam and trailer...

Refueling
Open the fuel tank cap by turning it counterclockwise and then removing it. To close the fuel tank cap again, place it on the neck and screw it in until it...

Car keys
A. Main keys Master Key; with backlight (switch on by pressing the BMW symbol) The second key Backup key to store in a safe place, such as a wallet B. Key for...

Automatic central locking system
With the front doors closed, the trunk, doors and fuel filler flap are unlocked and locked by: turning the key in the door lock, or moving the locking button...

Anti-theft device/Anti-theft alarm
It is activated via the door lock. The key can only be removed in a vertical position. When the anti-theft device is activated, the car cannot be opened by...

Car trunk
Only the master key fits into the trunk lock. Automatic single locking system (with the anti-theft device turned off) Trunk lock* (pull the main key out in a...

Child safety lock — front right and rear door lock stopper
Insert the main key into the slot and turn it in the direction from the passenger compartment - now the corresponding door can be opened only outside.

Remote control with infrared transmitter
Point the transmitter at the receiver located under the interior rearview mirror (maximum distance 5 meters), while avoiding shading the rays. Opening - press...

Master Key
The key in the infrared transmitter is the main key. All remote control functions can be duplicated by ordinary keys. Batteries - replace if the LED does not...

Adjustment of seats, mirrors and steering wheel
Adjusting the position of the seats in the longitudinal direction Pull the lever (1) and move the seat to the required position. After releasing the lever,...

Sound signal
Press one of the keys.

Device for through-loading
The rear seat is divided into two parts in a ratio of 1/3 to 2/3. For loading large items, the seat cushions and backrest(s) can be folded down. Pull the seat...

Additional socket
In the left rear corner of the cargo compartment under the trim. Can be used as a socket for electrical appliances with a power of up to approx. 280 W at 12 V....

Seat belts
Wear your seat belt every time you ride. The seat belt buckle should click into place with an audible click when fastened. Unfastening the belt - press the red...

Airbag — buffer system Airbag
The Airbag buffer system protects the driver in the event of a frontal collision. In the event of an impact, the airbag absorbs the sudden forward movement of...

Rear view mirrors
Electrically adjustable exterior mirrors Changing the position by switching the corresponding guide lever. Electric heating Both mirrors are heated...

Ignition and starter switch/Steering wheel lock
0 - Steering is locked. The key can only be inserted or removed in this position. The current consumers are switched off, however, some of them can be switched...

Light switch
1st stage - side light 2nd stage - low beam If the ignition is switched off with the low beam on, only the side light remains on. Vehicles without a control...

Windscreen wiper and washer switch lever
1 — Intermittent operation mode of the cleaners 2 - First speed of the cleaners 3 - Second speed of the cleaners 4 - One-time activation of the cleaners 5 -...

Instruments on the driver's panel
Total mileage counter Records the total number of kilometers traveled. Odometer since reset Registers mileage up to 999.9 km. Setting to zero (from the moment...

Control lamps
Left/right turn signals They light up periodically when the turn signal is turned on. High beam Lights up when the high beam is on or the high beam signal is...

Fog lights
When the fog lights are off, the green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. Rear fog lights When the rear fog lights are on, a yellow indicator...

Rear window heating
Press the button - the indicator lamp will light to indicate that the rear window is being heated intensively (quick defrosting). Vehicles equipped with air...

Emergency light signaling
When the hazard warning lights are on, the button will flash red. When the side lights are on, the push button is illuminated.

Self-diagnosis display
Error messages appear as text - instructions and warnings, simultaneously with a buzzer sound. Error messages have three levels of importance. Degree...

EDC — Electronic Damping Control
K - Comfortable driving mode S — Sport driving mode Switching from one mode to another is possible at any time while driving, if the key is in the ignition...

ASC+T — Automatic stability control and traction control
The system prevents slippage of the drive wheels under adverse conditions (black ice) and, thanks to this, ensures their optimal grip on the road surface from...

Parking brake
The parking brake lever locks automatically when tightened. At the same time, the "P" indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. To release the...

Manual transmission
The neutral position of the gearshift lever (point) is in the plane of switching third/fourth gear. When switching from any gear to the neutral position, the...

Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission control lever positions (1): P RND 4 3 2. In addition, the toggle switch allows you to choose between three different driving modes (2):...

Heating and ventilation
1-3 — Air supply distribution levers Smooth regulation of heated air distribution. Lever to the left - closed; Lever to the right - fully open. 1 — Lever for...

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
1-3 — Air supply distribution levers Smooth regulation of heated air distribution. Lever to the left - closed; Lever to the right - fully open. 1 — Lever for...

Automatic air conditioning system
1, 3 — Temperature control rollers for the left and right sides of the passenger compartment The temperature control mode is switched on and off by a roller on...

Interior lighting
1 - The lights are on when the door is open (switching on via door contacts), with the ignition off for a few seconds after the doors are closed or until the...

Dial watches
The "+" button moves the time clockwise. The "-" button moves the time counterclockwise. Press the button and the minute hand will move forward one minute....

Cigarette lighter and ashtray
Press. After the coil is heated, the cigarette lighter will automatically return to its original position and can be removed. Never touch the heating element...

Glove box
Opening - pull the handle. The glove compartment lighting is switched on when the ignition key is turned to position 1. Closing - slam the lid shut. To avoid...

Automatic power windows with electric drive
They are turned on when the ignition key is turned to position 2. In the rear of the cabin, under the windows, there are separate switches. Inching control -...

Electric heated seats
The seat surface and backrests can be heated by turning the ignition key to position 2. Press the switch with the heating symbol: Intensive heating, as long as...

Rear seat center armrest
Pull the loop if necessary. Opening the storage compartment in the middle armrest - pull up the button in front under the cover. Front seat armrests Unlock -...

Headlight beam angle adjustment
The low beam can be adjusted depending on the vehicle load. Sedan and Touring, not equipped with a ground clearance control system. 0 = 1 - 2 persons without...

Automatic rear window sunblind with electric drive
To activate, briefly press the equal-arm switch lever. Mechanical rear window sunblind. Side window sun blinds Pull the curtain out by the loop and hang it in...

Indication of outside temperature and time
In addition to the time, you can display the date and outside temperature, and use the reminder key (Memo) to activate the hourly audible reminder signal. When...

Parking heating and parking ventilation timer
The timer can be used to directly switch on and off the parking heating and parking ventilation, and also set the switching time from 0:00 to 23:59 hours....

Automatic speed control (tempostat)
The desired driving speed, starting from approximately 40 km/h, can be maintained and set automatically. 1 - ACCELERATION Press the lever slightly - the speed...

Acoustic anti-theft alarm
If an unauthorized attempt is made to open one of the doors, the hood or the trunk, the siren is triggered for 30 seconds and the ignition is switched off. At...

On-board computer
1 - Numeric data entry keys 2 — Unit switching key 3 - Digital indication 4 - Phototransistor for automatic regulation of indicator brightness 5 - Start/stop...

Ski bag
The bag can be used to safely and neatly transport up to three, maximum four pairs of skis. The length of the bag is 1.20 m. Taking into account the additional...

How a car radio works
The quality of radio reception and playback depends on the reception location, as well as the height and pointing of the antenna. Interference caused by, for...

Car radio telephone
According to the BMW instructions, when additionally installing a radio telephone, in order to ensure a reserve of electrical energy, a second battery of the...

Starting and stopping the engine
Starting the engine Set the parking brake; set the gear shift lever to neutral position (on an automatic transmission in position P or N); if possible, switch...

Running in a car
During the running-in period, it may happen that gear shifting, control, etc. are somewhat difficult at first. However, as a result of running-in, this...

Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption is determined according to standard testing methods (DIN 70030/1 part 1). It is not at all identical to the average fuel consumption, which...

Engine hood
Unlocking - pull the lever located on the left under the instrument panel. Before performing any work in the engine compartment, stop and cool the engine....

Wheel mounting bolts with lock
Remove the cap - using a key if necessary. Insert the key into the lock and, turning it 90° to the right or left, remove the lock. 0 - lock 1 - unlock The lock...

Sliding and lifting hatch
Actions in case of electrical system failure: Remove the cover, move the lift-and-slide hatch in the required direction using the Allen key (is included in the...

Temporary suspension of vehicle operation
If the car is parked for more than three months, in order to avoid any damage, have the following work carried out by BMW service specialists: 1. Wash,...

Winter operation of the car
The winter months, characterized by changeable weather, require not only changes in driving style, but also preparation of the car itself to ensure safe and...

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