How to Check the Oil in a 2005 BMW

1. Park your 2005 BMW on level ground. Turn the ignition switch off and allow the engine to cool for at least 10 minutes. But be sure the engine is still warm since oil expands when it is hot and contracts when it is cold.
2. Raise the hood on your BMW. This can be done by bending down in front of the car. Look for the lever and pull up while lifting on the hood. Prop the hood open if there are no springs or hydraulic strut to hold it up.
3. Find the oil dipstick. It is located near the spark plugs with a loop at one end. If you can not find a loop, look for a T-stick. Grab the dipstick and pull it all the way out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean of any oil. Slide the dipstick back into the hole and push it all the way in. Pull it back out and hold it horizontally.
5. Look at the very end of the stick. It is marked with a line that says 'Full.' If the oil is below the full line, you need to add more. Some BMW dipsticks have two lines with a cross hatch pattern in between. The oil level can be halfway between these two lines but no less.

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Instructions for Installing a Mercedes CD Changer

1. Open the hood by releasing the lever on the driver's side. Loosen up the bolt that secures the negative battery cable to the battery, and remove the cable from the battery.
2. Pull the dash panel from the dash and reach behind the panel and pop the headlamp control switch from the panel.
3. Detach the main dash panel from the dashboard and locate the two levers on the sides of the factory radio. Pull down these two levers and the radio will release from the bracket. Remove the radio from the dock and also remove the stereo wiring plus the antenna cable from the rear of the system.
4. Slide the aftermarket CD player's installation sleeve into the stereo dock. Pull the stereo wiring and antenna cable to the front of the dashboard. Fold the metal tabs of the sleeve outward to bind it within the dock.
5. Locate the wiring harness adapter leads and insert the unit's wiring connectors into these leads. Connect the antenna cable lead into the antenna adapter and insert the wiring harness adapter lead connectors into the correct outlets, which are found on the rear of the CD changer unit. Take the antenna adapter lead and insert it into the FM antenna input on the back of the new CD unit.
6. Slide the CD changer into the installation sleeve and listen for the 'snap' sound; this means it is now secured in the stereo dock. Snap the dashboard panel back into place by pushing it firmly against the dash. Before pushing the left side of the panel into place, make sure you replace the headlamp control into the opening on the driver's side of the dash panel. Move on to the vehicle's battery.
7. Put the negative battery cable clamp onto the negative battery terminal and with the aid of a wrench, tighten the bolt on the clamp. Close the hood of the Mercedes.

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How to Care for Your Audi S High

1. Purchase a leather cleaner with a pH balance from 5 to 5.5. Any higher pH balance, and you risk removing the tanning agents. Make sure that the leather is cool before cleaning
2. Dip a Microfiber cloth into water, until it is damp. Spray leather cleaner directly on the cloth. Clean one section of the car at a time, such as the driver's seat back. Wash gently, being certain to clean out the stitch lines. Dirt left in stitching can erode the thread, and cause the upholstery to rip apart over time. Use a soft leather brush on stained or especially dirty areas.
3. Rinse the washcloth thoroughly before moving on to clean another section. Wring out the cloth. Spray more leather cleaner on the cloth and move on to new section. Use a clean, dry towel to wipe down the leather after cleaning.
4. Make sure the car is more than 90 days old before applying leather conditioner since new cars will still have factory conditioned leather. Dip a clean Microfiber cloth in water. Spray a small amount of leather conditioner directly on the cloth. Wipe on leather lightly. Wait 30 minutes. Use a clean Microfiber cloth to lightly buff the leather. Make sure there is no excess conditioner remaining on the leather.

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How to Install Navigation in a Mercedes

1. Charge the GPS device before using it for the first time. Depending on the brand of GPS you are using, it may be charged in different ways, such as through an electrical outlet or through a vehicle power cable. Many GPS brands also charge while connected to your computer via USB cable.
2. Mount the GPS in the Mercedes-Benz. Follow the specific directions that came with the GPS to properly mount the device. Most brands come with a suction-cup mount that adheres to the vehicle's windshield. The GPS then attaches to the mount.
3. Configure the device by choosing options such as your home address, preferred language and whether you want to display measurement units in miles or kilometers.
4. Acquire a satellite signal for the GPS. Drive the vehicle away from tall trees, buildings, parking garages or hills to get the best signal. Finding a signal for the first time may take a few minutes. When this is done, the GPS is fully installed.

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How to Import a BMW to Canada

1. Verify with the Canadian Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) that your BMW is on the list of vehicles that are admissible to Canada. This varies depending on the model and year of your car.
2. Obtain recall clearance. Before bringing a BMW into Canada, you must have proof that the BMW model is not under recall. Acceptable forms of verification are a letter from the car's manufacturer or a printout from an authorized BMW dealership with the car's VIN on it. If the manufacturer of your model keeps a list of recalls on its website, the RIV will accept that as well.
3. Pass through U.S. Customs. When the vehicle crosses the border into Canada, U.S. Customs requires proof of the vehicle's ownership. The person bringing the vehicle will need to present to Customs the vehicle's registration, original title and two certified copies of the title. Customs needs to be notified 72 hours in advance of crossing.
4. Pass the Canada Border Service's Agency (CBSA) inspection. Once the vehicle crosses into Canada, CBSA agents will give you a Vehicle Import Form, check that your model is admissible, and collect the registration fee of $204.75. CBSA will then send the Vehicle Import Form on to RIV.
5. Fulfill the requirements of the RIV inspection form. After RIV receives the Vehicle Import Form from CBSA, they will issue an RIV inspection form, which will include any modifications that need to be made to the BMW in order to meet Canadian safety regulations.
6. Take the car to an RIV inspection center once any needed modifications are complete (these centers are as common as safety and emissions inspections in the United States). Once the car passes inspection, the center will affix a Canadian Statement of Compliance sticker to the vehicle.
7. License the vehicle in the province in which it will be located. For licensing, bring the title and proof of insurance to your province's vehicle licensing/registration center.

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How to Install a Grille Insert on an Audi TT

1. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the farthest corner of the passenger side front grille and pry down on the tab that sits on the opposite side.
2. Pull the opposite corner of the passenger side grille piece out while pushing down on the tab with your flathead screwdriver. Pull the plastic grille piece out to remove it.
3. Insert your hand through the opening where the passenger side grille was installed and grasp one of the fasteners that are installed along the inside perimeter of the center grille insert.
4. Push the center grille insert out of the bumper by pressing down on the fasteners on the inside perimeter and pushing the plastic piece outward.
5. Insert the flathead screwdriver into the upper right or left corner of the driver's side grille insert and pry the plastic piece out of the bumper.
6. Position the new grille inserts into the bumper and install each by pressing the corners into the bumper so that the grille pieces snap into place. Press down along the circumference of the grille inserts to finish the installation and ensure that each piece is secured.

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How to Check the Transmission Fluid in a 1992 BMW

1. Start your BMW and wait for the needle on the engine temperature gauge to rise to the middle of the gauge.
2. Open the hood and pull the looped handle in the back of the engine all the way out. You should see red fluid on the end of the dipstick. This is transmission fluid.
3. Wipe the dipstick clean with a rag and reinsert the dipstick into the transmission filler neck until the dipstick cap is fully seated in the mouth of the filler neck.
4. Pull the transmission dipstick back out and check the fluid level. The fluid level should be between the upper and lower marks on the end of the dipstick. If it is not, you will need to pour the appropriate transmission fluid into the neck until the fluid level is between the upper and lower marks on the end of the dipstick.

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How to Enter the Radio Code for a BMW 850

1. Secure the battery terminals so that there is a positive connection and so that you do not trip the radio shut-off mechanism locking the 850i's radio. Turn the retaining nut on the positive and negative battery terminal clockwise until the cable clamps are secure and tight on the battery terminals.
2. Turn the key in the ignition to the 'II' position.
3. Turn on the radio by pressing the power button on the radio. The words 'CODE' will flash on the radio display screen.
4. Enter the radio code given to you by BMW using the numbers on the radio receiver unit. If you do not have the radio code, you will have to contact a BMW dealership to retrieve the code for your specific vehicle.

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How to Unlock the Glove Box in a BMW

BMW X5, X6
1. Locate the glove compartment button. This button is not labeled, but you can find it on the dashboard center stack, parallel to the bottom of the glove compartment, just above the stereo.
2. Press the button to open the glove compartment. The two covers will fold out of the way to reveal the compartment, the inside of which will now be illuminated.
3. Close the compartment by pressing one of the covers closed.
Other BMW Models
4. Locate the handle and lock cylinder at the center of the glove compartment.
5. Release the integrated key from your remote by pressing the top button and pulling the key out with your fingers. On some models, such as the X3, the remote functions are part of the key itself. In this case, just make sure you have the "master key" with the remote functions, rather than the plain spare key.
6. Insert the key into the lock and turn it to unlock the glove compartment. Close and lock the glove box as you normally would.

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BMW Convertible Top Instructions

1. Turn on the radio so the battery is engaged, or turn on the engine.
2. Fold down the cargo partition in the trunk and lock it on both sides. If the cargo partition is not down, there will be no place in the trunk to store the convertible top.
3. Press the convertible button forward to open the top. It's located under the circular control button on the consul. The button has a picture of a window with one arrow pointing up and another pointing down.
4. Pull the convertible button backward to close the top.
5. Use your key to open or close the top when you are outside of the BMW but still close to it. Press and hold the arrow button on top of your key to open the top. To close the top, press and hold the 'Lock' button. The car does not need to be turned on to operate the top with the key.

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