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Important facts in brief

Controls

Operating hints

Index

Care and maintenance

Technical data

Electronic immobiliser 26
Keys 26
Doors 27
Luggage compartment 29
Key with radio remote control 30
Radio remote control 30
Alarm system 34
Seats 36
Steering column adjustment 38
Electric steering wheel adjustment 39
Mirrors 40
Position memory for seats, mirrors and 

steering wheel 42

Seat belts 42
Airbags 44
Main light switch 45
Fog light switch 46
Turn indicators/low beams 46
Hazard warning flashers 47
Interior light/footwell lights 47
Headlight beam throw adjustment 48
Wipe/wash system 48
Electric windows 50
Sunroof 51
Multi-Information Display (MID) 52
Service Interval indicator 53
Digital clock 54
On-board computer 56
Check Control 64
Handbrake 67
EML 68
Manual gearbox 68

Automatic transmission with 

STEPTRONIC 69

Cruise control 72
EDC 73
ASC+T 73
DSC 74
Automatic air conditioning 76
Heated rear window 81
Independent heating 82
Independent ventilation 82
Roller sunblind 83
Glove boxes 83
Ashtray 84
Rear seat back 85
Ski bag 85

Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 9 790 191 - © 12/98 BMW AG

Содержание 840Ci

Страница 1: ...icle With quick reference guide Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW AG Note Because of technical reasons for navigation through this document only the standard buttons and bookmarks o...

Страница 2: ...Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW AG...

Страница 3: ...840Ci 850CI 850CSI Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW AG...

Страница 4: ...rmation on operating and looking af ter 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 u...

Страница 5: ...tely have read for your own safety and to protect your car against damage or defects c bis used to identify details of spe cial features c identifies optional extras or specific national market items...

Страница 6: ...vant German Industrial Standards DIN and the tolerances laid down for them National market versions may differ from those described here Fuel consumption figures are as determined at the time of closi...

Страница 7: ...6 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW AG...

Страница 8: ...Overview Controls Operation Maintenance Data Keyword Important facts in brief Controls Operating hints Index Care and maintenance Technical data Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW A...

Страница 9: ...g wheel position memory 42 Seat belts 42 Airbags 44 Light switch 45 Fog light switch 46 Turn indicators dipped beams 46 Hazard warning flashers 47 Interior light footwell lights 47 Headlight beam thro...

Страница 10: ...t battery 110 Wheel changing 111 Lockable wheel studs 114 Fuel filler flap 114 Luggage compartment 115 Sliding tilt sunroof 115 Headlights 115 Wiper blades changing 116 Bulb changing 117 Winter operat...

Страница 11: ...carbon dioxide O emissions 147 Dimensions 148 Weights 149 Performance 150 Filling capacities 151 Electrical system 152 V belts 152 From A to Z 154 Contents Technical data Index Online Edition for Part...

Страница 12: ...ta Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 14 Telltale and warning lights 16 Distance recorder 18 Revolution counter 18 Fuel gauge 19 Coolant temperature gauge 19 Ignition starter switch and steering lock 20 St...

Страница 13: ...12 Driving area 312de002 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW AG...

Страница 14: ...rear window 81 6 Knurled wheel for headlight beam throw adjustment 48 7 Multi Information Display MID 52 8 Switch for hazard warning flashers 47 9 Switch for programmable electronic output control EM...

Страница 15: ...14 312de020 Instrument panel Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW AG...

Страница 16: ...d steering hydraulics handbrake ABS AIRBAG AHK and trailer flashing turn indicators 64 17 8 Trip distance reset knob and changeover knob for distance display 18 9 Trip distance recorder 18 10 Distance...

Страница 17: ...higher engine speeds If the light comes on during a journey and the ENGINE OIL PRESS LOW dis play appears in the Multi Information Display MID stop the car and switch off the engine at once Check eng...

Страница 18: ...se of a malfunction The car can still be braked in the usual way with out any loss of efficiency Further details Page 127 Telltale for airbag Telltale comes on for approx 6 seconds and then goes out F...

Страница 19: ...tting to zero d Select the desired display first then press the reset knob Up to two minutes after the ignition has been switched off the display remains visible and adjustments are possible When the...

Страница 20: ...bord computer See Page 57 bIf the car s body is at an unusual angle e g during a lengthy uphill run the display readings may fluctuate slightly c 312de027 Blue the engine is cold Drive at moderate eng...

Страница 21: ...position P until the engine is run ning ignition key position To turn the key back to position 0 or remove it first move the selector lever to P 1 Steering released Move the steering wheel slightly if...

Страница 22: ...pedal halfway while starting the engine BMW 840Ci 850CSi If the car is to be used for lengthy periods at high altitudes and at extremely low temperatures have the engine oil changed to 5W X grade see...

Страница 23: ...distance reading of 2000 km app 1300 miles Do not exceed a max engine speed of 5500 min Max road speed 160 km h 100 mile h Do not use the full throttle position of the accelerator Up to a speedometer...

Страница 24: ...ion it is also possible to use Super Plus premium plus fuel octane number 98 Research Method BMW 850CSi Minimum fuel grade Super premium unleaded 95 octane Research Method The rated performance and fu...

Страница 25: ...values for the higher load Tyre pressures BMW Model Tyre size 840Ci 850Ci 235 50 R 16 95 W 225 55 R 16 95 Q T H M S 235 50 R 16 95 Q T H M S 2 5 35 5 2 5 35 5 2 6 37 3 0 43 265 40 R 17 96 W 265 40 ZR...

Страница 26: ...h 45 Fog light switch 46 Turn indicators low beams 46 Hazard warning flashers 47 Interior light footwell lights 47 Headlight beam throw adjustment 48 Wipe wash system 48 Electric windows 50 Sunroof 51...

Страница 27: ...ou from starting the engine c Obtaining a new key Spare keys are only available from BMW Service which is obliged to check that you are entitled to order them BMW Service can also invalidate indi vidu...

Страница 28: ...ing position and hold it there Release the key to halt the movement Emergency operation in the event of an electrical malfunc tion When the key is turned to the limit of movement in the door lock the...

Страница 29: ...dle Central locking system push button This pushbutton also operates the central locking system when the driver s door is closed Automatic window lowering The door windows are lowered slightly as the...

Страница 30: ...important for example at a hotel Luggage compartment light This light comes on when the lid is opened To attach luggage compartment nets or prevent items of luggage from mov ing lashing eyes are provi...

Страница 31: ...ote control Hold button 1 depressed Releasing the button interrupts the opening movement immediately Locking and thiefproofing Press button 2 At the same time the deadlocks are engaged and the alarm s...

Страница 32: ...ote control trans mitter are master keys Apart from the Switching on interior light function the conventional keys perform the same functions as the remote control when inserted and turned in the lock...

Страница 33: ...arrow 3 Remove the screws arrows and take off the cover The battery type and correct installed position are marked on the base of the battery compartment aUse only a battery of the stated type CR 2016...

Страница 34: ...will flash slowly for max 10 seconds 6 The central locking system indi cates that initialisation has been performed successfully by closing and releasing the locks in rapid succession If the LED does...

Страница 35: ...g the engine will switch the alarm off If you have any queries your BMW Service station will be glad to advise you Activating and de activating Activating and de activating take place when the door ke...

Страница 36: ...n elevating garages this part of the system can be put out of action temporarily Immediately after activating the alarm system repeat the activating proce dure in other words turn the key to the locki...

Страница 37: ...ce muscular strain You should still be able to reach the highest point on the steering wheel with the arms slightly bent c aDo not reposition the driver s seat while the car is in motion A sud den sea...

Страница 38: ...uce the curvature of the support Seat heating The seat base cushion and the seat back can be heated The heating only operates when the engine is running Press the switches with the heating symbols Rap...

Страница 39: ...ay goes out as soon as the seat lock has engaged If the warning display does not go out although the seat back has engaged correctly consult BMW Service The car must not be driven with a seat occupied...

Страница 40: ...To simplify entering and leaving the driver s seat the steering moves auto matically to its uppermost position when d the ignition key is turned to posi tion 0 d the ignition key is in position 1 and...

Страница 41: ...along the side of the car for instance the edge of the kerb This automatic function can be switched off if not required move the mirror changeover switch to the pas senger s side position Aspherical w...

Страница 42: ...side against the door windows Automatic anti glare inside mirror Knob in position 0 automatic anti glare function out of action Knob in position 1 the mirror dims automatically and continuously when...

Страница 43: ...ever was used to restore the position settings pressed until the new positions have been reached Fasten seat belts before starting every journey You do not have to adjust the front seat belt manually...

Страница 44: ...the lap of another occupant c Child restraint systems Children up to the age of 12 who are below 150 cm approx 5 feet in height must be protected by a suit able approved child restraint system Babies...

Страница 45: ...rney then remains on permanently d The telltale remains on perma nently or flickers If there is a system fault there is a risk that it will not be triggered off even if a sufficiently severe accident...

Страница 46: ...embly work on it may only be carried out by specially trained personnel In the event of mal functions of the airbag system if the car is laid up out of use or if the airbag sys tem was triggered off i...

Страница 47: ...the instrument panel comes on additionally when the rear fog lights are in use Please comply with local legislation concerning the use of front and rear fog lights 1 High headlight beams blue telltale...

Страница 48: ...ic interior light circuit When the car is locked the interior lights are switched on for a few sec onds if the driver s outside door han dle is raised this can only happen three times in succession If...

Страница 49: ...ve cleaning 0 Parked wiper position The wipers are partly concealed behind the rear edge of the engine compart ment lid In order to swing the wipers up vertically for instance to renew the blades or a...

Страница 50: ...om the washer tank is sprayed on to the windscreen and the wipers are operated briefly Exception when the lever is pulled briefly washer fluid is sprayed on to the windscreen without the wipers being...

Страница 51: ...witch down in the one touch operating position The system is also protected against overloads and malfunctions by an automatic electronic circuit breaker bIf a door window is open when the car reaches...

Страница 52: ...sliding it forward and holding it in position until the sunroof panel is fully raised If an electrical defect occurs the sun roof can be operated manually See Page 115 An electronic automatic circuit...

Страница 53: ...ins d Service Interval indicator 53 d Digital clock with date display 54 d On board computer for information and calculations which contribute towards safer and more economical driving 56 to operate t...

Страница 54: ...input again If the PPPP fault display appears consult BMW Service Green light emitting diodes The fewer are on the sooner the next service will be due Yellow LEDs This lights up in conjunction with OI...

Страница 55: ...ears for a few seconds only in igni tion key position 1 and beyond the value remains on display You can have the time displayed as a 12 or 24 hour clock and the date in European or American order Chan...

Страница 56: ...the date key until the MID dis plays INPUT DATE and the date dis play flashes If necessary input the year before pressing SET RES if the display calls for this input INPUTYEAR The device takes leap y...

Страница 57: ...utside temperature 57 RANGE Probable range 57 SPEED Average speed 58 CONSUM 2 average fuel consumptions 58 After manual inputs DIST Distance before destination is reached with time of arrival 58 LIMIT...

Страница 58: ...and flashes for 8 seconds The warning is repeated if the temper ature rises to at least 66 and then drops again to 36 aWhether or not a temperature warning is given remember that ice can still form on...

Страница 59: ...tween the aver age consumptions for distances 1 and 2 There is also an indication of whether distance 1 or 2 is being dis played Distance from destination This shows how far the car is from the destin...

Страница 60: ...and the dis play shows the stored limit briefly The warning is only repeated if the car s speed drops by at least 5km h and the speed limit is subsequently exceeded again Speed limit input Press the k...

Страница 61: ...on tinues to run Obtaining main stopwatch time dis play again pressTIMER again bThe stopwatch ceases to run in ignition key position 0 but runs again in ignition key position 1 c Independent heater Pr...

Страница 62: ...ey are switched off To check a previous switch on time input d PressTIMER twice for the first time input d PressTIMER three times for the second time input The switch on time inputs can be acti vated...

Страница 63: ...es for about 10 seconds the engine compartment is not properly closed or the radio removed De activating in ignition key positions 1 or 2 The gong signal and the CODE display call for the driver to in...

Страница 64: ...hows PROG 1 2 Press SET RES bThe following should be noted in connection with average fuel con sumptions 1 and 2 and switch on times 1 and 2 for the independent heater ventilation control to show both...

Страница 65: ...BRAKE ASSIST INACT The driver may have to exert extra effort when steering and braking since the brake servo pressure is lost and the power assistance for the steering is also out of action See Page 1...

Страница 66: ...resent and can be displayed by pressing the CHECK button d CHECK BACKREST LOCK The seat back lock sensor is defective Consult BMW Service d POWER STEERING FLUID Level in fluid reservoir too low See Pa...

Страница 67: ...ng sym bols remain visible The signals are repeated only in igni tion key position 0 If a plus sign is visible call up further fault signals by pressing the CHECK button d CHECK ENGINE OIL LEV Engine...

Страница 68: ...ear wheels If it has to be applied while the car is moving do not pull the lever up too hard or else the rear wheels could be overbraked and the tail of the car could slide To avoid corrosion apply th...

Страница 69: ...lever is moved from a for ward or reverse gear into neutral it is automatically spring loaded to return to this plane of the gate aWhen selecting 5th or 6th gear the lever must be pressed firmly to th...

Страница 70: ...hifting down The display see picture shows selec tor lever positions P R N D or in the Sport program SD When in the man ual shift mode the gears are shown as M1 M5 For notes on operation in the M S ga...

Страница 71: ...you wish to make the most of the car s performance regardless of your cur rent driving style If you now push the selector lever briefly forwards in the direction the transmission shifts up if it is pu...

Страница 72: ...style to road influences e g slippery surfaces or steep uphill gradients and to the current driving situation e g twisting road descending steep hill Special functions In selector lever position D th...

Страница 73: ...was previously travelling at a set speed 3 Recall Moving the lever briefly The speed last memorised is recalled and maintained once it has been reached again 4 Off Moving the lever briefly the cruise...

Страница 74: ...he system is in operation whenever the engine has been started The telltale light in the instrument cluster goes out after the engine has been started To switch off the system Press the button the tel...

Страница 75: ...l offered by this stability and traction control system must never be understood as an invitation to take additional risks c The system may react adversely if tyres of different makes and types are us...

Страница 76: ...system may seem to be restricting available engine power and therefore be diffi cult for the driver to accept it should be remembered that as much traction as can be achieved and therefore optimum acc...

Страница 77: ...76 312de044 Automatic air conditioning Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW AG...

Страница 78: ...e selector for right side of car 5 Program buttons for air distribution on left side of car 6 Pushbutton for maximum wind screen and side window demisting 7 Pushbutton for air conditioning system 8 Pu...

Страница 79: ...Turned to the right as far as first detent system switched on minimum airflow Turned farther to the right airflow increases Right hand limit position detent maximum airflow volume also emer gency posi...

Страница 80: ...oes out automatically restores the system s previous settings The windows mist or fog over as a result of moisture and condensate caused severe differences in tempera ture or a high level of humidity...

Страница 81: ...ed air mode is in use switch to fresh air operation and run the air conditioning by pressing button 7 c Pushbutton for Automatic Recir culated Air Control AUC Three functions are obtained in successio...

Страница 82: ...y lower than usual this may indi cate that the filter should be renewed earlier Press the button When the telltale light is on the heated rear window is operating at full heat output rapid demisting W...

Страница 83: ...f the independent heater does not start after a maximum of two attempts or switches itself off auto matically consult BMW Service bEven during the warm season of the year the independent heater should...

Страница 84: ...closed when not in use c Rechargeable hand lamp This is located in the glove box The hand lamp is protected against over charging and can therefore remain in its socket for an unlimited period Howeve...

Страница 85: ...ut aOnly hold the handle end of the cigarette lighter or burn injuries may be caused c Cigarette lighter socket This can also be used to power a hand lamp a car vacuum cleaner or similar items rated a...

Страница 86: ...part ment skis up to 2 10m long can be carried in the ski bag Note however that when several pairs of skis are inserted the tapered section of the bag reduces the overall carrying capacity so that for...

Страница 87: ...that any sharp edges on them or their bindings do not damage or pierce it If the ski bag is not to be used for a considerable time it must be dry before it is rolled up and stowed away Securing the sk...

Страница 88: ...Warning triangle 107 Fire extinguisher 107 First aid box 108 Tow starting towing away 108 Tow starting 109 Towing away 109 Starting with a flat battery 110 Changing a wheel 111 Thiefproof wheel studs...

Страница 89: ...nstructions should complied with d Do not run the fuel tank dry d Switch off the engine at once if misfiring occurs d Never tow start the car unless the engine is cold or else unburned fuel may reach...

Страница 90: ...higher listening quality than any of the AM wave bands However a VHF transmitter s range is limited to about 100 kilometres since the signals travel only by line of sight Car phones not recommended b...

Страница 91: ...overning the intended work entrust it to BMW Service instead c To open Press the two sliding catches arrows to the rear and raise the lid Engine compartment light This comes on when the engine com par...

Страница 92: ...also appear on the top of the fascia at the left In the engine compartment on the right side panel next to the rear edge of the right pop up headlight unit The data on the type plate must agree with...

Страница 93: ...92 312de136 Engine compartment BMW 840Ci Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW AG...

Страница 94: ...Engine oil dipstick 5 Coolant level equalizing tank 6 Engine oil filler cap 7 Windscreen washer fluid reservoir The reservoir for the headlight cleaning system is in the luggage compartment 8 Reservo...

Страница 95: ...94 312de066 Engine compartment BMW 850Ci 850CSi Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW AG...

Страница 96: ...em and steering hydraulics 5 Engine oil filler cap 6 Coolant level equalizing tank 7 Reservoir for intensive cleaning system 8 Windscreen washer fluid reservoir The reservoir for the headlight cleanin...

Страница 97: ...t be between the two dipstick marks Motor adding engine oil Do not add more oil until the level has fallen almost to the lower mark on the dipstick However the oil level must not fall below the minimu...

Страница 98: ...year The correct SAE grade is shown in the chart Note that the temperature limits indi cated for the various SAE grades can be departed from for brief operating periods aIn laboratory tests prolonged...

Страница 99: ...id d Place the lid back on the reservoir and tighten the knurled nut Make sure that the lid is correctly seated Oil for brake system steering hydraulics and ARK ARK Active Rear Axle Kinematics If the...

Страница 100: ...al the brake fluid must be renewed every 2 years by BMW Service c Please note the instruction on Page 106 aBrake fluid is toxic and attacks the car s paintwork Keep it in sealed original packs out of...

Страница 101: ...d Turn the filler cap counter clock wise slightly until the excess pres sure has escaped then remove it d If the level is too low add coolant slowly until the level is correct do not overfill aNever f...

Страница 102: ...g system Add fluid at the filler pipe in the lug gage compartment cutout see next picture On vehicles with ARK Active Rear Axle Kinematics the front reservoir can also be reached directly for filling...

Страница 103: ...eaning is assured even at high speeds Correct the jet position if necessary by inserting a suitable implement e g a needle and moving the jet as required Headlight cleaning system jets Have these jets...

Страница 104: ...and higher pedal pressure is needed The car can still be braked effectively with the intact brake circuit However you should take the car to BMW Service without any delay if a brake system malfunctio...

Страница 105: ...periods in a hot climate top up with distilled water not acid Acid level up to the MAX mark on the outside of the battery in each cell app 5mm above the tops of the plates of the cells Keep the tops...

Страница 106: ...he battery leads when the engine is running or else an overvoltage will occur and damage the car s electronic equipment beyond repair c When removing first disconnect the negative poles then the posit...

Страница 107: ...relays and plastic pincers is on the left inside the engine compartment d Press the retaining flap in and lift off the cover d Use the plastic pincers to remove the blown fuse from its holder d A blow...

Страница 108: ...on the car c There is a mounting on the driver s seat To ensure full operating reliability have the fire extinguisher examined by a service station authorized by the man ufacturer every 2 years If the...

Страница 109: ...ays screw in the towing eye fully c Screwing in at front Pull the left side of the cover out and remove it Screwing in at rear Press the cover down at its left and right ends by inserting a screwdrive...

Страница 110: ...g gradually release the clutch pedal When the engine has fired and is running depress the clutch pedal again 5 Switch off the hazard warning flashers Have the cause of the starting prob lem traced and...

Страница 111: ...r by pulling the two flaps at the side BMW 840Ci see left picture arrow 1 Then connect up the batteries negative terminals First attach the jumper lead to the negative termi nal of the other vehicle s...

Страница 112: ...matic transmission selec tor lever position P Switch on the hazard warning flashers Request all occupants to leave the car and to wait in a safe place e g behind roadside crash barriers If necessary s...

Страница 113: ...uld result c 6 Take out the wheel studs and remove the wheel 7 Insert the centering pin from the car s toolkit into one of the threaded holes with the plastic cap in position on it 8 Offer up the new...

Страница 114: ...wheel studs should be checked with a cali brated torque wrench without delay to ensure that the specified tightening torque of 100Nm 74 lb ft has been reached If a new wheel for instance the spare whe...

Страница 115: ...he wheel stud 2 After inserting and tightening the wheel stud again remove the adapter and press on the stud cap The code number is embossed on the front of the adapter Please make a careful note of t...

Страница 116: ...toolkit to move the roof in the desired direction To ensure that the sunroof operates correctly after repair or restoration of the power supply it has to be re syn chronized d Press the electric opera...

Страница 117: ...ft the wiper arm away from the glass and hold it securely 3 For the driver s side wiper pull the outer spring keeper first and then the inner one arrow until the wiper blade is released There is only...

Страница 118: ...ing injury or damage when changing bulbs c Pop up headlights Outer Low beam headlights Centre Fog lights Inner High beam headlights Each has one H 1 55 Watt bulb Take off the painted upper section of...

Страница 119: ...Take out the two Phillips head screws arrows 3 Pull the lighting strip out forwards pivoting it slightly towards the out side of the car and removing it from the guide High beam headlight flasher 1 1...

Страница 120: ...s red 2 Brake lights red 3 Rear lights and reflectors red 4 Turn indicator yellow 5 Reversing lights white Rear lights two 5 Watt bulbs Other lights 21 Watt Lights at side 1 Take off the trim by holdi...

Страница 121: ...rake light 21 Watt bulb 1 Open the luggage compartment lid 2 Press the bulb holder slghtly turn to the left and remove 3 Remove the bulb in the same way Licence plate lights 5 Watt bulb 1 Remove the P...

Страница 122: ...s at rear 10 Watt bulb 1 Press the light out at the side recess with a screwdriver 2 Swing up the reflector and take out the bulb Luggage compartment lights 10 Watt bulb Light on underside of rear win...

Страница 123: ...o switch off ASC T DSC see Page 74 Driving on slippery roads Operate the accelerator pedal sensi tively avoid high engine speeds and shift up to the next higher gear early On uphill or downhill gradie...

Страница 124: ...BMW Service regarding increased trailer weights Trailer tow hitch The trailer tow hitch with detachable ball head should be of BMW approved pattern and like the trailer turn indicator repeater which i...

Страница 125: ...her the trailer s gross weight axle load or the speci fied trailer load limit for the car The smaller value is the limit which should be adhered to Before acquiring a trailer it is desirable to obtain...

Страница 126: ...mit The maximum speed limit is 80km h app 50 mile h in Germany Trailer load limits have been chosen to ensure ample driving stability up to this speed Although higher speeds may be permitted in other...

Страница 127: ...nt acceleration braking or cornering The roof load increases the car s sur face area exposed to the wind so that fuel consumption will be higher and the loads on the roof structure of the car more sev...

Страница 128: ...le braking dis tances for the prevailing conditions straight line braking or cornering on asphalt ice wet roads etc ABS is capable of satisfying two fun damental requirements whenever the brakes are a...

Страница 129: ...ose material on a firm underlayer for instance stone chippings or powdery snow the car s braking distance may sometimes actually be longer than if the wheels were to lock The same applies if snow chai...

Страница 130: ...excessive steering wheel movements or go beyond safe cornering speeds Each time the engine is started the ARK control unit runs through a self check sequence In the event of a sys tem fault which will...

Страница 131: ...BS malfunction occurs the driver should adopt the cadence braking principle if possible see Page 122 To avoid any risk of brake fade when descending long or steep hills select the gear which calls for...

Страница 132: ...hey remain in use wear indicators in the base of the tread appear at a tread depth of 1 6mm as a warning that the legal wear limit valid throughout Europe since 01 01 1992 has been reached When parkin...

Страница 133: ...erating life in this way BMW Service can advise you If you do decide to interchange the wheels please take the following pre cautions Interchange the wheels on the same side of the car only though the...

Страница 134: ...to 240km h app 149 mile h ZR over 240km h app 149 mile h W up to 270km h app 167 mile h On winter tyres Q M S up to 160km h app 99 mile h T M S up to 190km h app 118 mile h H M S up to 210km h app 13...

Страница 135: ...rvice points can supply these labels Below a tread depth of 4 mm app 0 16 in winter tyres become notice ably less suitable for winter driving conditions and should therefore be replaced without undue...

Страница 136: ...Q T H M S 7 1 2 J x 16 H2 15 235 50 R 16 95 W 7 1 2 J x 16 H2 15 235 50 R 16 95 Q T H M S 7 1 2 J x 16 H2 15 235 45 R 17 93 W 8 J x 17 H2 10 235 45 ZR 17 8 J x 17 H2 10 235 45 R 17 93 Q T H M S 8 J x...

Страница 137: ...tting diodes LED Some of the controls displays and other interior equipment of your car includes light emitting diodes behind suitable covers as a light source These LEDs resemble conventional lasers...

Страница 138: ...ata Keyword Important facts in brief Controls Operating hints Index Care and maintenance Technical data The BMW Maintenance System 138 Care of the care 139 Laying the car up out of use 144 Online Edit...

Страница 139: ...conditions consists of an Oil Service and Inspections I and II For further information on maintenance points and the scope of maintenance work please refer to the car s Service Booklet The principle...

Страница 140: ...humidity of the air encourages more rapid corrosion In the case of mechanical loads caused by sand road salt stone chippings or similar the paint surface may be broken and corrosion may then be able...

Страница 141: ...hes such as door sills door seams and panel gaps should be cleaned by hand During the winter months in particular wash the car more frequently Severe dirt deposits and road salt are difficult to remov...

Страница 142: ...es or are strongly alkaline Steam jets used to clean the wheels should not reach a temperature of more than 606 In all cases comply with the manufacturer s instructions The insides of the windows and...

Страница 143: ...icularly obstinate fluff Stains and fairly large areas of dirt should be cleaned off without delay using lukewarm water and an interior cleaner stain remover or cleaning grade benzene Brush the fabric...

Страница 144: ...ams Dry and rub down with a clean soft cloth Leather that has become very dirty can be cleaned with a mild detergent con taining no brighteners 2 tablespoons in 1 litre of water Dab grease or oil stai...

Страница 145: ...Ask your BMW Service point for advice on the work needed if you plan to lay the car up out of use for more than three months Laying up out of use Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW...

Страница 146: ...ntrols Operating hints Index Care and maintenance Technical data Engine data 146 Fuel consumption carbon dioxide O emissions 147 Dimensions 148 Weights 149 Performance 150 Filling capacities 151 Elect...

Страница 147: ...ngine speed kW bhp 1 min 210 286 5700 240 326 5000 280 380 5300 Max torque at engine speed Nm 1 min 420 3900 490 3900 550 4000 Compression ratio e 10 0 10 0 9 8 Bore stroke mm 82 7 92 79 85 80 86 Mixt...

Страница 148: ...ge consumption which depends on a variety of factors such as driving style load road condi tion traffic density and flow the weather tyre pressures etc Engine power output and the car s performance ar...

Страница 149: ...3 0 Height unladen mm in 1340 52 8 1340 52 8 1330 52 4 Wheelbase mm in 2684 105 7 2684 105 7 2684 105 7 Front track mm in 1554 61 2 1554 61 2 1564 61 6 Rear track mm in 1562 61 5 1562 61 5 1554 61 2 M...

Страница 150: ...5 1230 2712 Trailer loads according to manufacturer s directives and as legally authorized in Germany BMW Service can supply information on permissible increases Note and comply with different values...

Страница 151: ...rned Acceleration from 0 50 km h 0 31 mile h s 2 5 2 9 2 6 2 5 0 80 km h 0 50 mile h s 4 7 5 2 4 6 4 6 0 100 km h 0 62 mile h s 6 6 7 1 6 3 6 0 0 120 km h 0 75 mile h s 8 8 9 6 8 5 8 2 80 120 km h in...

Страница 152: ...wal 7 5 13 2 pints BMW 840Ci 8 0 14 1 pints BMW 850Ci 8 25 14 5 pints BMW 850CSi Brand name HD oil for spark ignition engines Oil grades Page 97 Manual gearbox 1 75 3 1 pints BMW 840Ci 2 3 4 1 pints B...

Страница 153: ...bed 5K x 1007 BMW 850Ci Alternator and power steering Ribbed 7 K x 1035 Water pump and air conditioning Ribbed 5 K x 1165 Water pump air conditioning and sec ond alternator Ribbed 5 K x 1190 Second al...

Страница 154: ...ew Controls Operation Maintenance Data Keyword Important facts in brief Controls Operating hints Index Care and maintenance Technical data From A to Z 154 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12...

Страница 155: ...ing in 22 Bulb changing 117 C Car phone 89 Car radio operation 89 Car wash 140 Caravan towing seeTowing a trailer 123 Carbon dioxide COt emissions 147 Care of special parts 141 Care of the car 139 Cat...

Страница 156: ...Fuel gauge 15 19 Fuel tank 151 Fuses 106 G Gearbox oil content 151 Gearbox see Manual gearbox 68 Generator see Alternator 152 Glove box 83 H Hand lamp 83 Handbrake 17 67 Hazard warning flashers 47 He...

Страница 157: ...eaded tyres 132 Reverse 68 Reversing lights 68 Revolution counter 15 18 Right seat back checking 65 Rims see Wheel sizes 135 Roller blind 83 Roof load limit 149 Roof rack 126 Rubber parts 141 Rule of...

Страница 158: ...9 Upholstery care 142 V V belts 152 Vehicle identification number 91 Ventilation see automatic air conditioning 76 W Warning lights 16 Warning triangle 107 Washer and cleaning system fluid 101 Washer...

Страница 159: ...158 Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW AG...

Страница 160: ...oil For description see page 97 The quantity of oil between the two dipstick marks is approx 1 litre 1 75 pints Designation RON minimum RON for nominal power output RON for increased power Grade Tyre...

Страница 161: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine 01 41 9 790 191 En Online Edition for Part No 01 41 9 790 191 12 98 BMW AG...

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