seat memory BMW 525i 2000 E39 Workshop Manual
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I General Warnings  and Cautions 
WARNINGS (continued) 
. The air conditioning system is filled with chemical refrigerant, 
which  is hazardous. The  AIC system should  be serviced only  by 
trained technicians using approved refrigerant recoverylrecycling 
equipment, trained  in related safety precautions, and familiar with 
regulations governing  the discharging and disposal  of automotive 
chemical  refrigerants. 
. Do not expose  any part  of the AIC  system to high temperatures 
such  as open  flame.  Excessive heat will increase system pres- 
sure  and may cause  the system  to burst. 
Some aerosol tire inflators are highly flammable.  Be extremely 
cautious when repairing a tire that  may have been inflated using 
an aerosol tire inflator.  Keep sparks,  open flame or other sources 
of  ignition  away 
from the tire repair area. Inflate and deflate  the 
tire at least  four 
times before breaking  the bead from the  rim. 
Completely remove  the tire from the  rim before attempting  any re- 
pair. 
Cars covered  by this manual are equipped with a supplemental 
restraint system  (SRS),  that automatically deploys 
airbags and 
pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners 
In the  event oi a frontal or side 
impact.  These are explosive devices.  Handled improperly  or with- 
out adequate safeguards,  they can be accidently activated and 
cause serious  injury. 
- The ignition system produces high voltages that  can be fatal. 
Avoid contact with exposed terminals and use extreme care  when 
working  on a car with the engine running or  the ignition switched 
on. 
. Place jack stands  only at locations specified  by the manufacturer. 
The vehicle 
illtino iack su~olied with  the vehicle is intended fortire -. , . changes  only. A heavy duty  floor jack should be used  lo lift  vehicle 
before installing 
jacl( stands.  See 010 General. 
- Battery acid (electrolyte) can cause  severe burns. Flush contact 
area 
with water,  seek medical  attention. 
Aerosol cleaners  and solvents  may contain hazardous or deadly 
vapors  and are highly flammable. Use  only in a well ventilated ar- 
ea.  Do not use on  hot surfaces (engines, brakes,  etc.). 
Do  not  remove 
coolant reservoir  or radiator cap with  the engine 
hot.  Danger of  burns  and engine  damage. 
CAUTIONS- 
See also WARNINGS 
- if you lack the slqills, tools and equipment,  or a suitable worl(shop 
for any procedure described  in this manual, leave such repairs  to 
an authorized  BMW dealer  or other qualified  shop. 
BMW is constantly improving  its cars  and sometimes these 
changes, both  in parts and specifications, are made applicable  to 
earlier models. Therefore,  part numbers listed  in this manual are 
for  reference  only. Always  check with your authorized  BMW deal- 
er  parts  department  for the  latest information. 
Before starting a  job, make certain that you have  all the  neces- 
sary  tools and parts  on hand. Read ail the instructions thorough- 
ly,  and  do not attempt shortcuts. Use tools appropriate  to the 
work  and use only replacement parts meeting BMW specifica- 
tions. 
Use pneumatic  and electric tools only  to loosen threaded  parts 
and fasteners.  Never use these tools  to tighten fasteners, espe- 
cially on light  alloy parts.  Always use  a torque wrench to  tighten 
fasteners  to the tightening torque specification listed. 
Be  mindful  of the  environment and  ecology. Before you drain  the 
crankcase, find out  the  proper way to dispose  of the 
oil. Do  not 
pour 
oil onto  the ground,  down a drain,  or into a stream,  pond or 
lake. Dispose  of waste  in accordance with  Federal, State and 
Local  laws. 
The control module for  the anti-lock brake system 
(ABS) cannot 
withstand temperatures from a paint-drying booth  or a heat 
lamp 
in  excess  of 203"  F (95°C)  and should not be subjected  to tem- 
peratures  in excess  of 185°F 
(8S°C) for  more than  two  hours. 
- Before doing any electrical welding on  cars equipped with ABS, 
disconnect  the battery negative 
(-) terminal (ground strap)  and 
the  ABS  control module  connector. 
- Always make sure ignition  is off before disconnecting  battery. 
Label battery cables before disconnecting. On  some models, bat- 
tery cables are not color  coded. 
Disconnecting the battery  may erase fault code@) stored  in control 
module  memory.  Using special  BMW diagnoslic  equipment,  check 
lor 
iauit codes  prior to disconnecting the battery  cables. If the mal- 
I.mct on  ndicator Ignt (MIL)  s I. ..minaled. see OBD  On-Board 
Diaanostics 
Tl11s iant is iuenlfted as lne Check Ena~ne oht 
(1997-2000 models jor~ervlce Engine  Soon light (2061 andlater 
models).  If any other system iaults have been detected (indicated 
by  an illuminated warning light),  see an authorized  BMW dealer. 
If  a normal 
or rapid charger is used  to charge  battery,  the battery 
must  be disconnected and  removed from the vehicle  in order  to 
avoid  damaging the  vehicle. 
- Do not quick-charge  the battery (for boost starting) for longer 
than  one minute. Wait  at least  one minute  before boosting  the 
battery a second  time. 
* Connect and disconnect a battery charger only with  the battery 
charger switched  off. 
- Sealed or "maintenance  free" batteries should be slow-charged 
only,  at an  amperage  rate that is approximately 10%  of the  bat- 
tery's ampere-hour  (Ah) 
rating. 
. Do not  allow  battery charging voltage  to exceed  16.5 volts.  If the 
battery begins producing gas  or boiling  violently,  reduce the 
charging  rate. 
Boosting a sulfated battery  at a high charging  rate 
can  cause an explosion.    
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Maintenance 
Drive axle joint 
(CV joint)  boots, inspecting 
CVjoint protective  boots must be closely inspected  forcracks 
and any other damage  that will allow contaminants to  get into 
the  joint. 
If the  rubber boots  fail, the water and dirt that  enter 
the  joint will quickly damage it. 
NOTE- 
Replacement  of the CVjoint boots  and inspection  of the 
joints  are described 
in 331 Final Drive. 
Exhaust system, inspecting 
Exhaust system  life varies widely according  to driving habits 
and  environmental conditions.  If short-distance driving  pre- 
dominates, the  moisture and condensation  in the system will 
not fully dry  out. This will  lead to early corrosion damage and 
more frequent  replacement. 
Scheduled  maintenance  of the exhaust system  is limited to 
inspection: 
* Check  to see that all the  hangers (arrow) are in place and 
properly supporting the  system and that the system does 
not strike  the body. 
Check  for restrictions due to dents or 
kinlts, 
Check for weakness  or perforation due to  rust. 
NOTE- 
Alignment of the system  and the location  of the hangers  are 
described  in 
180 Exhaust System. 
Fuel filter, replacing 
The fuel  filter is located beneath the center  of the  car,  approx- 
imately under  the driver's  seat. 
A protective cover must  be 
removed  to access  the filter. 
4 Fuel  filter for M62 engine  (arrow) 
- Disconnect  battery negative (-) cable 
CAUTIOI\C 
Disconnecting the battery  cables may erase  fault codes 
stored 
in engine control module  memory. 
WARNING - 
Fuel will be expelled  forcibly when  the  filter is removed.  Do 
notsmoke or work  near heaters orother fire hazards. Keep a 
fire extinguisher  handy    
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Fuel Tank and Fuel pump1 
The 312-way  valve is also activated  briefly if an engine misfire 
is detected.  This provides full fuel  flow through  the fuel rail  to 
determine  if the  misfire was caused by a  lean fuel condition. 
The  valve is monitored by  the ECM  forfaults. 
- Using BMW or compatible scan  tool, read out fault  memory. 
See 
OBD On-Board Diagnostics. 
- Turn  off ignition. 
- Raise car  and support  safely. 
CA UTIOW 
Male sure the car  is stable  and well suppodedat all times. 
Use  a professional  automotive lift 
orjack stands designed for 
the  purpose. 
A floor jack is not  adequate  support. 
- Worlting under car beneath  driver's seat, remove protective 
panel  from fuel filter  and 312-way  valve. 
- Clamp off fuel  lines  at 312-way  valve. 
4 To remove  312-way  valve (V-8 model shown): 
Disconnect electrical  harness connector 
(A) from  valve. 
Remove vacuum  hose 
(B) from fuel pressure  regulator. 
* Remove hose clamps  (arrows) and disconnect fuel lines. 
Remove 
M6 mounting  nuts and lower  312-way valve. 
WARNING- 
Fuel will be spilled.  Use shop rags  to capture fuelas fuellines 
are  disconnected.  Do not 
smoke or work  near heaters  or oth- 
er  fire hazards. 
- Installation is reverse  of removal.  Use new hose clamps 
NOTE- 
Install protective  cover and seals correctly  to keep moisture 
and  road  dirt out of underbody  fuel system  components. 
Tightening torques  Hose clamps 
8 - 13 mm  dia. 
2 Nm (18 in-lb) 
Hose  clamps 
10 - 16 mm dia. 
2 Nm (18 in-lb) 
Hose clamps 
18 mm  dia. 3 Nm (27 in-lb) 
Hose clamps  42 
- 48 mm dia. 4 Nm 136 in-ib)    
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Body-General 
Seats 
4 Anatomically correct seats are constructed  from polyure- 
10 way seat  adjustment  thane foam 
containing areas or "zones"  of different firmness. 
They  offer good  lateral support  without constricting the occu- 
pant. 
The  seats have a passive internal ventilation system:  Cylin- 
drical cavities within  the cushions and backrests generate a 
pumping  effect as the ride motions cause  occupant motion. 
This 
helps remove moisture and feeds  fresh air into  the seats. 
Other features  of the  seating system: 
The  seat  bases have steel springs  for added  support  and 
strength. 
The  seat  control  switches are along  the outside edge  of 
the 
seat. 
Heated seats  are an option  in all models 
In  cars  equipped  with seat position memory,  three different 
seat confiaurations  can be memorized by the  seat control 
module(s): Seat memory  coordinates  with outside  mirror 
memory.  These functions are  controlled by the seat  mem- 
ory 
module(s). 
* For security reasons,  the release lever  to fold  the rear seat 
backrest forward is  installed in the  trunk. 
Sport  Wagon models: Rear seat 
baclts are split 60140, with 
the center armrest on  the left seat back. 
The  center armrest  incorporates  a non adjustable  head- 
rest. When folded down,  the armrest  opens out with 
cup- 
holders and a storage  compartment. See 520 Seats for 
more  details. 
instruments and controls 
Everything  in the interior  passengercompartment  essential to 
the  driver  is logically grouped and easy to reach. All  instru- 
ments  and controls have  been arranged  ergonomically and 
are fully  integrated  into the overall design  of the  vehicle. 
Tilt-telescopic steering wheel  has 
30 mm (1.2 in) of vertical 
and  longitudinal  adjustment. 
Multifunction  steering wheel contains two 
ltey pads con- 
taining  controls  for the sound  system, telephone and 
cruise control. 
Padded  dashboard  houses the instrument cluster  and the 
ventilation  and heating  system.    
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Instrument cluster 
Instrument cluster uses large  easy-to-read  analog instru- 
ments  and is removable  as a unit without removing  the dash- 
board.  On-board  computer and  Check Control  functions  are 
integrated into  the instrument cluster  displays. 
Service  Interval Display 
Service  Interval Display calculates vehicle service  needs 
based  on current  driving patterns, and indicates  to the  driver 
when  the car requires 
service 
On-board  navigation 
An  integrated  on-board navigation  system, based on Global 
Positioning System (GPS)  technology, is optionally available 
on 
E39 cars.  When  installed, a multifunction  monitor is includ- 
ed  in the  center  of the dash  above the radio.  in addition  to dis- 
playing navigation  system information,  this monitor  accesses 
On-Board Computerfunctions, audiosystem  controls, mobile 
phone  dialling and memory, and automatic ventilation. 
Park Distance  Control (PDC) 
Park  Distance Control  (PDC) is an optional system  which 
uses ultrasonic sensors  in the  rear bumper  trim to warn  the 
driver  of approaching  too close to obstacles  when parlting. 
Central body electronics 
E39 vehicles are equipped  with an integrated complex  of 
electronic  modules connected  mostly via K-Bus. This system, 
called central  body electronics  (ZKE 
Ill), is primarily con- 
trolled  by the general  module (GM 
Ill). An overview  of ZKE Ill 
functions is found  in 600 Electrical System-General.  Details 
of  ZKE 
Ill functioning  is in  the  following repair groups: 
- 512 Door Windows 
* 515 Central  Locking and Aniti-Theft 
520 Seats 
a 540 Sunroof 
611 Wipers and Washers 
620 Instruments    
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WARNING - 
E39 cars are fitted with  side-impact airbags in the front doors 
and  optional  side impact 
airbags in the rear doors.  When 
servicing  doors, always disconnect  the negative 
(-) battery 
terminal.  See 
721 Airbag System (SRS) for cautions  and 
procedures relating  to the 
airbag system. 
Door  trim panel, removing and  installing 
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable. 
CAUTION-- 
Prior to disconnecting the battem read  the batfew discon- 
nection cautions  given in 
001 General Cautions and warn- 
ings. 
Q Open  door, and remove screw (arrow) located 
in  air 
duct. 
< Pry out seat  memory switch  and disconnect wiring  harness.    
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I Central Locking and Anti-Theft 
Key battery 
9 
4 1997 - 1999 models:  Two lithium batteries are used to  sup- 
ply power to  key transmitter. When  replacement  is neces- 
sary,  remove cover  and two fasteners  (arrows) from rear  of 
key to access batteries 
NOTE- 
If you  replace  the batteries  within one minute, the FZV ley 
will not  require a  new initialization procedure. 
2000 and later  models: FZV key battery is recharged  by ring 
antenna while ltey is  in ignition switch.  There is no  need  to re- 
place  ltey battery. 
Car Memory 1 Key  Memory 
A number  of features  and functions  can be customized  to the 
driver(s) preference.  The identity  of the vehicle user is provid- 
ed  by a 
s~gnal from the  keyless entry system (FZV). 
Car Memory  and Key Memory are actually two separate func- 
tions,  although  they are marketed  as a combined  feature. 
Car  Memory 
Pr'or  ro new 
veh c,e de  very, the BMW scan  roo (DISp us, 
GTI or MOD C) is ~sed lo cooc ine driver  preierences  nro ine 
appropriate  control modules. Thereafter  these choices  can- 
not be changed  without 
recoding with a BMW scan tool. 
The  functions that  can be set  using  Car Memory include: 
Alarm  system  (DWA) features  such as armingldisarming 
with 
lkeyless entry  (FZV), activation  of tilt sensor  or interior 
sensor 
lnterior  light activation when central 
locking is used 
Convenience  opening of 
windows/sunroof 
lnterior and external  lighting preferences 
Heating 
I A/C preferences (IHKA) 
Seat and mirror preferences (triggered  by  Key Memory) 
Instrument  cluster display units  (for example:  km vs. miles)    
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Central Locking and ~nti-~hefil 
Key Memory 
Whenever one of the FZV keys  is used  to lock or unlock  the 
car, the  user is identified by the  GM. A maximum  of four 
keys 
can  be programmed  with the Key  Memoryfeature.  The use of 
the  personalized key  then triggers Car Memory functions 
such  as heating 
I AIC (IHKA) settings or memory seat position 
adjustment. 
Most  programming  of Key  Memory requires  the use  of 
BMW 
scan tools (DISplus, GT1 or MoDiC). However, features  such 
as 
IHKA blower  speed and temperature store automatically 
without the  use of scan  tools. 
Available Key Memory functions vary  based on vehicle equip- 
ment.  The functions that  can be set include: 
Automatic locking after  start off (vehicle speed) 
Selective locking 
Heating 
1 AJC blower speed,  heated  or cooled  air distribu- 
tion,  automatic blower setting 
Trunk lid soft close (SCA) 
< The  optional  sofl close  trunk feature is  called SCA. The SCA 
actuator  is located  in the panel  below the trunk  lid. 
1. SCA motor and actuator located  behind trunk trim  in 
rear wall  of 
trunlc 
2. Lower edge  of trunlc seal 
3. Cam in open position 
4. Cam  in closed position 
The  actuator  is controlled  by a load  relay  in the  General  Mod- 
ule (GM).  The closing cam  is mounted  on an  eccentric that is 
driven by the actuator.  The cam always turns 
180" in the 
same  direction to  open or close the  trunk.    
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........................ General ........................... .52 0.2 Rear Seats .52 0.7 
SeatIMirrorlSteering Column Memory ..... .52 0.2  Rear seat cushion  and backrest, 
...... Seat  memory  position. setting ........... .52 0.2  removing and  installing (sedan only)  520-7 
......... Headrest.  removing 
and installing 520-8 Front Seats ........................ .52 0.4 
Seat switch and  memory module. 
removing  and installing 
................ .52 0.3 
Front seat.  removing and  installing 
....... .52 0.5    
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l Seats 
This repair group covers removal  and installation  of the  front 
and rear  seat. 
SeatIMirrorlSteering Column  Memory 
< The basic features  of seaffmirrorlsteering column operation, 
including memory positions  are integrated into the 
ZKE Ill 
system.  Driver  adjustment positions can  be memorized  and 
stored  for three  different 
users.The seat control module  is in- 
tegral with the  seat and mirror switches. The seat control 
module stores seat memory position  via the "ripple" counter 
module. 
NOTE- 
Passenger  seat on sedan models uses a simple  control cir- 
cuit  and  do not  include a  memory module or on-board diag- 
nostics. 
Seat  memory  position, setting 
With the transmission range selector in "P and the mirror 
change  over switched in the  left position,  switch the ignition 
on  and  press the 
"M" on the memory  switch. 
Press  one of the  three position  switches 
(1, 2 or 3) within 
the 
7 second memory period (memory indicator lamp will 
illuminate  for 
7 seconds) 
- The current positions  of the mirrors, seat and steering col- 
umn  will now  be stored  in memory. 
NOTE-  Seat  memory  is held  in an 
EEPROM in the  seat module  and 
is  stored  in memory  before the 
ZKE goes into its sleep  mode. 
If the battery  is disconnected before  the 16 minute sleep 
mode  activation,  seat memorypositions are lost  and repro- 
gramming  is required. 
< Power  seat controls. 
A -Seat  tilt 
B - Longitudinal adjustment 
C - Cushion height 
D - Head restraint height 
E - Back rest angle