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able.
> The emergency call system must be opera-
tional.
> BMW Assist has been activated. To activate
BMW Assist, see the separate Operating Instructions.
Although the emergency number may differ from country to country, it is still possible to ini- tiate an emergency call within most GSM net- works using the button. Misuse of the emergency call system is a pun- ishable offence.
Making an emergency call 1. Briefly press the cover flap to open it.
The layout of the switches and indicator lamps may vary depending on the car's equipment.
If the situation allows, wait in the car until voice contact has been established. You can then provide more precise details of the situation. On cars where BMW Assist has been enabled, telephone contact is established with the BMW Assist emergency call centre. If the car's cur- rent position can be determined, it is trans- ferred to the emergency call centre. If the LED is flashing but the emergency call centre cannot be heard over the hands-free system, the hands-free system may be mal- functioning. However, the emergency call cen- tre may still be able to hear you speak. In certain circumstances, an emergency call may be placed automatically immediately after a serious accident. Use of the button does not interfere with an automatic emergency call.
For technical reasons, it may not be pos- sible to make an emergency call in highly
adverse conditions.<
Warning triangle* The warning triangle is stored in the luggage compartment lid/tailgate.
Saloon
Unscrew the wing bolt to open.
2. Press the button for at least 2 seconds.
If a cancel query appears on the control dis- play, you can interrupt the emergency call within 5 seconds. The LED in the button comes on. As soon as a telephone connection has been set up with the general emergency call centre, the LED flashes.
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Touring
Touring
Release two quick-release fasteners and fold down the trim.
First aid pouch* Certain items in the first aid pouch have a lim- ited useful life. Check the expiry dates of the contents regularly and replace any items that have expired.
Saloon
You will find the first aid pouch in the luggage compartment lid. Unscrew the wing bolt to open.
You will find the first aid pouch behind the right- hand side trim in the load area. On cars with a tensioning strap*, pull back the rear end of the tensioning trap and disengage it before open- ing the trim.
Mobile Service* The BMW Group's Mobile Service – Emergency Service – is there to assist you round the clock in the event of a breakdown, including at week- ends and on public holidays. The telephone numbers for Mobile Service in your home country are in the Contact booklet. In cars equipped with BMW Assist or TeleServ- ice, you can establish contact with the BMW Group's Mobile Service for breakdown assist- ance directly via iDrive, see separate Owner's Handbook.
Starting with a flat battery If your car's battery is flat, the engine of your BMW can be started with the aid of two jump leads from another vehicle's battery. In the same way, you can help another car to start. Use only leads with fully insulated terminal clamps.
Do not touch any electrically live parts when the engine is running, or a fatal acci- dent may occur. Do not depart from the proce- dure described below, otherwise personal injury could result or one or both vehicles be damaged.<
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Preparations 1. Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volt and approx. the same capacity in Amp/h. This should be printed on the battery.
2. Switch off the engine of the donor vehicle. 3. Switch off all consumers in both vehicles.
The bodies of the two vehicles must not make contact, otherwise there is the risk
of a short-circuit.<
Connecting the jump leads
Connect the jump leads in the correct order, so that no sparks which could
cause injury occur at the battery.< Your BMW has a jump-starting connection in the engine compartment which acts as the bat- tery's positive terminal, see also Engine com- partment overview on page 186. The cap is marked with +. 1. Fold open the cover on the BMW's jump-
starting connection by pulling the tab.
2. Connect a terminal clamp on the positive/+ lead to the battery's positive terminal or to a jump-starting connection on the donor vehicle.
3. Connect the other terminal clamp to the battery's positive terminal or to a jump- starting connection on the vehicle to be started.
4. Connect a terminal clamp on the negative/– lead to the battery's negative terminal or to the engine or body earth connection on the donor vehicle.
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Your BMW has a special nut to act as the body earth or negative terminal.
5. Connect the second terminal clamp to the battery's negative terminal or to a ground/ earth connection on the engine or body of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine 1. Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at a slightly increased idle speed.
2. Start the engine of the other vehicle in the
customary way. If an initial attempt to start the engine fails, wait several minutes until the flat battery has been recharged to a slightly greater degree.
3. Allow the engines to run for a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the jump leads in the opposite order from that in which they were originally attached.
Check the battery if necessary and have it recharged.
Do not use the spray products sold as starting aids.<
Tow-starting, towing away
Using towing eye The screw-in towing eye must always be car- ried on the car. It can be screwed into the front or rear end of the BMW. Saloon: It is stored in the toolkit in the luggage compart- ment lid, see page 192.
Touring: It is stored in the toolkit behind the left-hand side trim in the load area, see page 192.
Use only the towing eye supplied with the car, and make sure that it is screwed in fully and is tight. Only use the towing eye for towing on roads. Avoid lateral loads on the tow- ing eye, e.g. do not raise the car at the towing eye. Otherwise, the towing eye and the car could be damaged.<
and brakes will require extra effort to oper- ate.The active steering will not be active and more pronounced steering wheel movements will be necessary.< Switch on the hazard warning flashers, depend- ing on local regulations. If the car's electrical system has failed, the car to be towed must be made identifiable to following vehicles, for instance by placing a notice or the warning tri- angle in the rear window.
Access to screw thread Rectangular cover in bumper: press on the arrow symbol on the cover. Front
Manual gearbox Gearshift lever in neutral.
Automatic transmission Selector lever in position N.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 70 km/h, approx. 45 mph, and a towing distance of
150 km, approx. 90 miles, otherwise the auto- matic transmission could be damaged.<
Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG Switch on the ignition and engage selector lever position N.
Towing methods
Do not raise the car at the towing eye or by body or suspension components, oth-
erwise it could be damaged.< In some countries, it is prohibited to tow another vehicle on public roads by means of a towbar or towrope. Familiarise yourself with the relevant legislation in the country in question.
With towbar
The towing vehicle must not be lighter than the towed vehicle, otherwise it may
be impossible to maintain control.< The towing eyes of both vehicles should be on the same side. If it is impossible to avoid attach- ing the towbar at an angle, note the following: > Towbar clearance may be restricted when
cornering.
> The towbar will generate lateral forces if it is
attached offset.
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Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on, see page 56, otherwise low-beam head-
lights, rear lights, turn indicators and wind- screen wipers will not be available. If the electri- cal system fails, do not attempt to tow-start or tow away the car. The electrical steering-wheel lock cannot be disengaged and the car is not steerable. Starting with a flat battery see page 201. Servo assistance is not available when the engine is not running. The steering
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Only attach the towbar to the towing eyes. Attaching the towbar to other parts
of the car can result in damage.<
With towrope Ensure that the towrope is taut when the towing vehicle moves off.
For towing, use nylon ropes or tapes, as these will help to avoid sudden tensile loads. Only attach the towrope to the towing eyes. Attaching the towrope to other parts of the car can result in damage.<
With breakdown truck
Have the BMW transported by a breakdown truck with a hoisting frame or hoisted onto a loading platform.
With breakdown truck 525xi, 530xi, 530xd
Do not tow away the BMW with just the front or rear axle raised off the ground,
otherwise the wheels could lock and the trans- fer box be damaged.<
Tow-starting
If the electrical system fails, do not attempt to tow-start or tow away the car.
The electrical steering-wheel lock cannot be disengaged and the car is not steerable. Start- ing with a flat battery, see page 201.<
Do not tow-start cars with automatic transmission. Cars equipped with a cata- lytic converter should only be tow-started if the engine is cold. It is preferable to start the engine using jump leads, see page 201.< 1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
complying with local regulations.
2. Switch on the ignition, see page 56. 3. Engage 3rd gear. Cars with SMG, see
below.
4. Keep the clutch depressed while tow-start-
ing the car, then gradually release the clutch. Press the clutch down fully again as soon as the engine has started.
5. Halt in a suitable place, remove the towbar or towrope and switch off the hazard warn- ing flashers.
6. Have the car checked. Cars with Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG: 1. Tow-start in selector lever position N. 2. Select the sequential mode. The correct gear is engaged and the clutch operated automatically.
Do not activate Hill Descent Control HDC on the 525xi, 530xi, 530xd when tow-
starting, see page 85.<
Always have the BMW hoisted onto a loading platform for transporting.
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Reference Reference
This chapter contains the technical data, the short commands for the voice input system and the index, which will help you find specific items of information with ease.
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Technical data
Engine data
Displacement Number of cylinders Maximum power output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed
cc
kW/hp rpm Nm/lb ft rpm
Displacement Number of cylinders Maximum power output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed
cc
kW/hp rpm Nm/lb ft rpm
523i 2497
130/175
5800
230/180
3500-5000525i/xi 2497
160/215
6500
250/180
2750-4250530i/xi 2996
190/255
6600
300/220
2500-4000540i 4000
225/302
6300
390/290
3500550i 4799
270/362
6300
490/360
3400535d 2993
200/268
4000
560/410
2000Displacement Number of cylinders Maximum power output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed
cc
kW/hp rpm Nm/lb ft rpm
520d 1995
120/161
4000
340/250
2000-2750525d 2497
130/175
4000
400/300
2000-2750530d/xd 2993
170/227
4000
500/370
1750-3000208
Fuel consumption, carbon dioxide/Θ emissions
Urban
Extra-urban
Total
Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg)
Ο emissions Grams/km
(oz/mile)
Urban
Extra-urban
Total
Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg)
Ο emissions Grams/km
(oz/mile)
Urban
Extra-urban
Total
Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg)
Ο emissions Grams/km
(oz/mile)
523i/Touring Manual 12.1/12.1
(23.3/23.3) 6.4/6.7
(44.1/42.1) 8.5/8.7
(33.2/32.4) 205/210
(11.6/11.9)530i/Touring Manual, SMG 12.6/13.1
(22.4/21.6) 6.6/6.9
(42.8/40.9) 8.8/9.2
(32.1/30.7) 212/222
(11.9/12.6)523i/Touring Automatic 13.4/13.7
(21.1/20.6) 6.9/7.1
(40.9/39.8) 9.3/9.5
(30.4/29.7) 224/230
(12.7/13.0)525i/Touring Manual 12.4/12.5
(22.8/22.6) 6.5/6.8
(43.5/41.5) 8.7/8.9
(32.4/31.7) 210/215
(11.9/12.2)525i/Touring Automatic 13.5/13.5
(20.9/20.9) 7.0/7.2
(40.3/39.2) 9.4/9.5
(30.1/29.7) 227/229
(12.9/13.1)530i/Touring
540i Automatic Manual, SMG 16.2
13.6/13.3
(17.4) (20.8/21.2) 6.8/7.3
8.0
(35.3) (41.5/38.7) 9.3/9.5
11.0
(25.7) (30.4/29.7) 224/230
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(15.0) (12.7/13.1)540i Automatic 15.5
(18.2) 7.5
(37.7) 10.4
(27.2) 250
(14.5)550i/Touring Manual, SMG 16.4/17.0
(17.2/16.6) 8.0/8.3
(35.3/34.0) 11.1/11.5
(25.4/24.6) 267/276
(15.2/16.0)550i/Touring Automatic 15.9/16.6
(17.8/17.0) 7.8/8.2
(36.2/34.4) 10.8/11.3
(26.2/25.0) 260/272
(14.8/15.4)209
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525xi/Touring 525xi/Touring 530xi/Touring 530xi/Touring Automatic 14.4/14.6
(19.6/19.3) 7.9/8.1
(35.8/34.9) 10.3/10.5
(27.4/26.9) 249/253
(14.1/14.4)Automatic Manual, SMG 14.8/14.7
13.6/14.1
(20.8/20.0) (19.1/19.2) 7.4/7.8
7.7/7.9
(38.2/36.2) (36.7/35.8) 10.3/10.4
9.7/10.1
(29.1/28.0) (27.4/27.2) 234/244
249/251
(14.1/14.3) (13.3/13.9)Manual 13.7/13.7
(20.6/20.6) 7.2/7.7
(39.2/36.7) 9.6/9.9
(29.4/28.5) 232/239
(13.1/13.6)530xd/Touring 530xd/Touring Automatic Manual, SMG 10.2/10.6
11.1/11.5
(25.4/24.6) (27.7/26.6) 6.1/6.3
6.5/6.8
(43.4/41.5) (46.3/44.8) 7.6/7.9
8.2/8.5
(34.4/33.2) (37.2/35.8) 203/211
219/227
(12.4/12.9) (11.5/12.0)520d/Touring 520d/Touring 525d/Touring 525d/Touring Automatic 10.6/10.9
(26.6/25.9) 6.2/6.5
(45.6/43.5) 7.8/8.0
(36.2/35.3) 208/213
(11.8/12.1)Manual 9.3/9.7
(30.4/29.1) 5.3/5.6
(53.3/50.4) 6.7/7.0
(42.1/40.3) 179/187
(10.1/10.6)Manual 8.0/8.3
(35.3/34.0) 4.7/4.8
(60.1/58.8) 5.9/6.1
(47.9/46.3) 158/162
(9.0/9.2)Automatic 9.3/9.6
(30.4/29.4) 5.5/5.6
(51.4/50.4) 6.9/7.1
(40.9/39.8) 185/189
(10.5/10.7)Urban
Extra-urban
Total
Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg)
Ο emissions Grams/km
(oz/mile)
Urban
Extra-urban
Total
Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg)
Ο emissions Grams/km
(oz/mile)
Urban
Extra-urban
Total
Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg)
Ο emissions Grams/km
(oz/mile)
210
530d/Touring 530d/Touring 535d/Touring Automatic 10.9/11.1
(25.9/25.4) 6.3/6.5
(44.8/43.5) 8.0/8.2
(35.3/34.4) 211/216
(12.0/12.3)Manual 9.4/9.8
(30.0/28.8) 5.2/5.4
(54.3/52.3) 6.7/7.0
(42.2/40.4) 179/187
(10.2/10.6)Automatic 10.3/10.6
(27.4/26.6) 5.9/6.0
(47.9/47.1) 7.5/7.7
(37.7/36.7) 200/205
(11.3/11.6)Urban
Extra-urban
Total
Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg) Litres/100 km (mpg)
Ο emissions Grams/km
(oz/mile)
Fuel consumption is determined according to a standard test method, EU Directive 80/1268/EEC. It is not the same as the average fuel consumption in practice, which depends on a great many different factors such as driving style, load, road condition, traffic density and flow, weather, tyre pressures, etc. Engine power output and road performance data are measured in the conditions laid down by EU Directive 80/1269 EEC or DIN 70020, with the car to standard specification. This standard specifies the permitted tolerances. Optional extras or special accessories may have quite a significant influence on both perform- ance and fuel consumption, as they often affect the car's weight and χ value, drag coefficient, for instance a roof rack, wider tyres, additional mirrors.
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Dimensions
All dimensions in mm. Car height with xDrive: 1482 mm, approx. 4 ft 10 in Smallest turning circle ∆: 11.4 m, approx. 37 ft 6 in, with xDrive 11.9 m, approx. 39 ft 1 in
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All dimensions in mm. Smallest turning circle ∆: 11.4 m, approx. 37 ft 6 in, with xDrive 11.9 m, approx. 39 ft 1 in
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Weights
Saloon Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg (165 lb) load, tank 90Ξ full, without optional extras > Manual transmission, SMG
525i
540i
530i
523i
> Automatic transmission
Permitted gross weight > Manual transmission, SMG
> Automatic transmission
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load Luggage compartment capacity acc. to VDA test
kg (lb) kg (lb)
1545
(3405) 1565
(3450)1550
(3410) 1570
(3460)1565
(3450) 1575
(3472)1725
(3800) 1725
(3800)2010
(4430) 2030
(4475) 980
(2160) 1150
(2535)kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) Litres (cu ft)
2210
(4870) 2210
(4870) 1070
(2360) 1235
(2720)2035
(4485) 2055
(4530) 980
(2160) 1150
(2535)2050
(4520) 2060
(4540) 980
(2160) 1150
(2535) 100 (220)520 (18.4)
Saloon Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg (165 lb) load, tank 90Ξ full, without optional extras > Manual transmission, SMG
525xi
530xi
kg (lb) kg (lb)
1665
(3670) 1680
(3700)1665
(3670) 1680
(3700)kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) Litres (cu ft)
2150
(4740)2165
(4770) 1050
(2315) 1190
(2620)2150
(4740)2165
(4770) 1050
(2315) 1190
(2620) 100 (220)520 (18.4)
> Automatic transmission
Permitted gross weight > Manual transmission, SMG
> Automatic transmission
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load Luggage compartment capacity acc. to VDA test
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550i
1735
(3825) 1735
(3825)2220
(4895) 2220
(4895) 1070
(2360) 1235
(2720)530xd
1735
(3825) 1750
(3855)2220
(4890)2235
(4930) 1090
(2400) 1200
(2640)Saloon Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg (165 lb) load, tank 90Ξ full, without optional extras > Manual transmission, SMG
525d
530d
520d
> Automatic transmission
Permitted gross weight > Manual transmission, SMG
> Automatic transmission
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load Luggage compartment capacity acc. to VDA test
kg (lb) kg (lb)
1585
(3490) 1595
(3520)1660
(3660) 1670
(3680)1665
(3670) 1665
(3670)kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) Litres (cu ft)
2050
(4520) 2060
(4540) 990
(2180) 1170
(2580)2145
(4730) 2155
(4750) 1050
(2310) 1180
(2600)2150
(4740) 2150
(4740) 1030
(2270) 1200
(2640)100 (220)
520 (18.4)
Touring Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg (165 lb) load, tank 90Ξ full, without optional extras > Manual transmission, SMG
525i
523i
530i
> Automatic transmission
Permitted gross weight > Manual transmission, SMG
> Automatic transmission
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load Load-area capacity acc. to VDA
kg (lb) kg (lb)
1635
(3600) 1655
(3650)1640
(3615) 1660
(3660)1655
(3650) 1665
(3670)2160
(4760) 2180
(4810) 980
(2160) 1280
(2820)kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) Litres (cu ft)
2165
(4770) 2185
(4820) 980
(2160) 1280
(2820)2180 (4810)
2190
(4830) 980
(2160) 1280
(2820)100 (220) 500-1650 (17.7-58.2)
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535d
1735
(3820)2220
(4890) 1070
(2360) 1215
(2680)550i
1825
(4020) 1825
(4023)2310
(5090) 2310
(5090) 1070
(2359) 1300
(2870)Touring Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg (165 lb) load, tank 90Ξ full, without optional extras > Manual transmission, SMG
525xi
530xi
> Automatic transmission
Permitted gross weight > Manual transmission, SMG
> Automatic transmission
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load Load-area capacity acc. to VDA
> Automatic transmission
Permitted gross weight > Manual transmission, SMG
> Automatic transmission
Front axle load limit
Rear axle load limit
Roof load Load-area capacity acc. to VDA
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530xd
1830
(4030) 1845
(4070)2335
(5150) 2350
(5180) 1090
(2400) 1300
(2870)535d
1830
(4030)2315
(5100) 1070
(2360) 1300
(2870)kg (lb) kg (lb)
1760
(3880) 1775
(3910)1760
(3880) 1775
(3910)kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) Litres (cu ft)
2285
(5040) 2300
(5070) 1050 (2315)1300
(2870)2285
(5040) 2300
(5070) 1050
(2315) 1300
(2870)100 (220) 500-1650 (17.7-58.2)
kg (lb) kg (lb)
1675
(3690) 1685
(3710)1750
(3860) 1760
(3880)1755
(3870) 1755
(3870)2200
(4850) 2210
(4870) 980
(2160) 1390
(3060)kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) Litres (cu ft)
2275
(5020) 2285
(5040) 1050
(2310) 1300
(2870)2280
(5030) 2280
(5030) 1030
(2270) 1300
(2870)100 (220) 500-1650 (17.7-58.2)
Touring Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg (165 lb) load, tank 90Ξ full, without optional extras > Manual transmission, SMG
525d
530d
520d
Towing a trailer
Saloon Permitted gross weight > Manual transmission, SMG
523i
525i
530i
540i
550i
> Automatic transmission
2280
(5030) 2280
(5030) 1340
(2950) Towing loads according to EU operating permit. Note and comply with different values in certain countries. BMW Service will have details of possible increases. > Unbraked2010
(4430) 2030
(4470) 1195
(2630)2035
(4490) 2055
(4530) 1215
(2680)2050
(4519) 2060
(4540) 1215
(2680)2270
(5000) 2270
(5000) 1340
(2950)kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb)
Rear axle load limit
kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb)
750
(1650) 1600
(3500) 1800
(4000) 1800
(4000)750
(1650) 1800
(4000) 2000
(4400) 2000
(4400)750
(1650) 2000
(4400) 2000
(4400) 2000
(4400) 90 (200)750
(1650) 2000
(4400) 2000
(4400) 2000
(4400)750
(1650) 2000
(4400) 2000
(4400) 2000
(4400)525xi
530xi
530xd
> braked on slopes of up to 12Ξ
> Automatic transmission
> braked on slopes of up to 8Ξ
Trailer nose weight
Saloon Permitted gross weight > Manual transmission, SMG
Rear axle load limit
> Automatic transmission
2280
(5030) 2295
(5060) 1310
(2890) Towing loads according to EU operating permit. Note and comply with different values in certain countries. BMW Service will have details of possible increases. > Unbraked > braked on slopes of up to 12Ξ2210
(4870) 2225
(4900) 1300
(2860)2210
(4872) 2225
(4900) 1300
(2860)kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb)
> Automatic transmission
> braked on slopes of up to 8Ξ
> Automatic transmission
Trailer nose weight
kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb) kg (lb)
750 (1650) 750 (1650) 750 (1650) 2000
(4400) 2000
(4400) 2000
(4400) 2000
(4400)1800
(4000) 2000
(4400) 1800
(4000) 2000
(4400)2000
(4400) 2000
(4400) 2000
(4400) 2000
(4400)90 (200)
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