BMW 2005 530i User Manual

Maintenance summary
The Condition Based Service System (CBS)
will determine the requirement for perform-
ance of the maintenance services described
on this and the following page. These
services may be required either individually or
in conjunction with other maintenance
services.
Standard operations
Maintenance work
• Brief diagnostic test
• Verify Check Control messages
• Check indicator and warning lights
• Reset CBS display
Engine oil
Maintenance work
• Change the engine oil and oil filter. We
recommend BMW High Performance 5W-30
Synthetic Oil P/N 07 51 0 017 866.
• After every 3rd engine oil change:
Intake air cleaner: replace air filter element
(reduce replacement interval in dusty
operating conditions).
• Parking brake: check function
Microfilter
Maintenance work
• Replace ventilation microfilter
Front brake
Maintenance work
• Replace brake pads, clean brake pad
contact points in calipers.
• Brake discs:
Check surface and thickness, if necessary
replace at extra charge*
Rear brake
Maintenance work
• Replace brake pads, clean brake pad
contact points in calipers.
• Brake discs:
Check surface and thickness, if necessary
replace at extra charge*
• Parking brake:
Check condition, brake lining thickness and
function, if necessary replace at extra charge*.
*Unless covered by Maintenance Program
Vehicle Check
Maintenance work
• Check operation of horn, headlight flasher
and hazard warning flashers.
• Check instrument and control lighting and
heater/air-conditioning blower.
• Check lighting system: turn signals, back-up,
license plate, interior (incl. map, reading
lights), glovebox, flashlight, luggage area
lights.
• Safety belts: check condition and function.
• Check windshield wiper and washer jet
positions.
• Body: check for corrosion (except cavities).
• Tires: check tread depth, wear pattern, outer
condition, inflation pressure (also spare tire).
If necessary, correct pressure (also spare).
• Battery: check state of charge (magic eye)
and charge if required.
• Power steering reservoir: Check fluid level.
• Visually inspect all SRS airbag units for torn
covers, obvious damage or attachment of
stickers.
• Rear-view mirrors
• Coolant: check fluid level and concentration.
• Windshield washer and intensive cleaning
system: check protection level, fluid level,
top if necessary.
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BMW 2005 530i Specifications

General

Brand	BMW
Model	2005 530i
Category	Automobile
Language	English