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Transporting child

ren safely

Child-safety locks for rear doors

Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors:
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.

Safety switch for power windows

Always press the safety switch for the power
windows, refer to page

, when children are

riding in the rear of the vehicle.

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Summary of Contents for 530I SEDAN

Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine Owner s Manual for Vehicle Ofrecido por www electromanuales com...

Page 2: ...and satisfaction from your BMW s unique range of technical fea tures The manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main taining the value o...

Page 3: ...ting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich Order No 01 41 0 158 518 US English VIII 04 09 04 500 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper bleached witho...

Page 4: ...enience and safety 87 Lamps 90 A congenial climate 96 Practical interior accessories Driving tips 106 Things to remember when driving Navigation 114 Starting navigation system 115 Destination entry 12...

Page 5: ...the Internet at www bmwusa com Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be fol lowed precisely in order to avoid the pos sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle Indicates inf...

Page 6: ...ons and special equip ment are marked by asterisks to assist you in identifying possible differences between the descriptions in this manual and your own vehi cle s equipment If equipment in your BMW...

Page 7: ...safety use genuine parts and accessories approved by BMW When you purchase accessories tested and approved by BMW and Genuine BMW Parts you simultaneously acquire the assurance that they have been th...

Page 8: ...ieve that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notif...

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Page 10: ...is intended to familiarize you with your vehicle s operating environment The section will also assist you in becoming acquainted with the control concepts and options available for operating the vario...

Page 11: ...ays 1 Rear window blind 97 2 Rear window safety switch 35 3 Opening and closing windows 34 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 45 5 Turn signals 56 High beams headlamp flasher 88 Roadside parking lamps 88 Ch...

Page 12: ...ng voice com mand system 22 Fast forward reverse 132 Radio Press change radio station Press longer manual search or automatic search scan CD Press select track Press longer fast forward reverse Teleph...

Page 13: ...temperature 65 Indicator and warning lamps 68 Speed of cruise control 58 Desired speed for active cruise control 59 7 Display for Odometer and trip odometer 65 Computer 69 Date and remaining travel di...

Page 14: ...functions are activated What to do in case of a malfunction All warning lamps and indicator lamps not yet listed are also accompanied by text messages on the Control Display These may contain more inf...

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Page 16: ...audio CD 132 14 Drive for navigation DVDs 114 15 Drive for audio CDs 132 16 Switching audio sources on off and adjusting volume 132 18 Controller 16 19 Activating voice command system 22 20 Opening st...

Page 17: ...izontally in four directions 4 rotating 5 and pressing 6 you can navigate through the menus of the Control Cen ters and adjust settings To avoid posing an unnecessary hazard due to inattention both to...

Page 18: ...s on the Control Display Confirm the message by pressing the control ler this opens the start menu Start menu From the start menu you can open four menus by moving the controller left right forward or...

Page 19: ...Control Center 18 5 A symbol indicates the last selected menu item of the start menu Communication Navigation or onboard information Entertainment Climate menu Ofrecido por www electromanuales com...

Page 20: ...anging the current field move controller left right forward or back and release 4 Selecting menu items such as 1 5 Adjusting settings turn the controller This causes the graphical display numerical va...

Page 21: ...atus information is temporarily hidden when there are Check Control instructions or inputs via the voice command system Assistance window Additional information can be displayed in the assistance wind...

Page 22: ...ssistance window and press the con troller 2 Select Assist window off and press the controller Switching Control Display on off To switch off the Control Display 1 Press button This opens the start me...

Page 23: ...terior rearview mirror refer to page 14 Precondition In the Control Center set the language that applies for the voice command system in order to enable identification of the spoken com mands Setting...

Page 24: ...Control Display For example if you have selected CD the system will read aloud the possible voice com mands for operating the CD player and the CD changer Opening help Using alternative voice command...

Page 25: ...es Say the names of radio stations in the lan guage of the voice command system or the customary pronunciation for the station For entries in the voice activated phone book only use names in the langu...

Page 26: ...At a glance 25 Reference Controls Driving tips Communication Navigation Entertainment Mobility Ofrecido por www electromanuales com...

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Page 28: ...vide you with information for complete control of your vehicle Its extensive array of features and accessories both for driving and for your own safety comfort and convenience are described here Contr...

Page 29: ...an have up to four different basic settings adjusted for four different persons for the spe cific keys The only requirement is that each person uses his or her own master key with remote control When...

Page 30: ...The remote control is also used to switch the interior lamps on and off You can find more detailed information on the alarm system on page 33 In an accident of sufficient severity the central locking...

Page 31: ...ked again after closing Setting confirmation signals You can vary or also deactivate the acknowl edgment signals for locking or unlocking Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Open t...

Page 32: ...Opening With the door closed turn the key to the unlock position and hold it there Closing With the door closed turn the key to the lock position and hold it there Watch during the closing process to...

Page 33: ...door To prevent you from being locked out the open driver s door cannot be locked using the lock button Because any persons or animals left unat tended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from t...

Page 34: ...4 Emergency release This lever releases the luggage compartment lid from inside the luggage compartment Closing The handle recesses on the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid make it easier t...

Page 35: ...for up to approx 5 minutes your vehi cle has been disturbed while you were away Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored The alarm system re...

Page 36: ...such as thin objects and the window would continue closing Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it limits the response of the anti trapping mechanism In this case if the closing...

Page 37: ...approx 15 minutes With the ignition key in position 0 or with the ignition key removed for approx 1 minute as long as a front door has not been opened Automatic opening and closing Press the switch pa...

Page 38: ...the glass sunroof manually 1 Fold the cover panel down if necessary using screwdriver from onboard tool kit refer to page 182 2 Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the onboard tool kit refer to pag...

Page 39: ...ake sure that safety belts are being worn at all of the occupied seats Airbags complement the safety belt as an addi tional safety device but they do not represent a substitute At all times occupants...

Page 40: ...idth 2 Shoulder support 3 Thigh support 4 Lumbar support see below Shoulder support the adjustable upper back rest also supports the back in the shoulder region This provides a relaxed driving positio...

Page 41: ...o rarily opens all the way Seat mirror and steering wheel memory You can store and request two different posi tions for the driver s seat and passenger seat external rearview mirrors and steering whee...

Page 42: ...n troller 6 Select After unlocking or After opening door and press the controller To cancel the request Select Deactivated and press the controller When using this feature always make sure that the fo...

Page 43: ...e head restraints afford maximum protection and to avoid unnecessary risks to personal safety we request that you read and comply with the fol lowing Do not install seat or head restraint covers Never...

Page 44: ...The two rear safety belt buckles integrated into the rear seat are for passengers sitting on the left and right The belt buckle embossed with the word CENTER is intended exclusively for use by passen...

Page 45: ...step through the control sequence each time you press the but ton To switch off press the button longer The highest position with three LEDs is used for rapid cooling e g when the vehi cle has gotten...

Page 46: ...so adjust the mirrors manually if nec essary by pressing against the outer edges of their mirror glass Folding mirrors in and out To prevent the exterior mirrors on this vehicle from being damaged alw...

Page 47: ...ly shutting off outside air refer to AUC Automatic recirculated air control on page 91 Mute on off Mutes the audio sources Monitor on off Switches the Control Display on off Telephone list Switching b...

Page 48: ...rst been properly restrained We strongly urge you to carefully read and comply with the instructions for installation and use provided by the child restraint s manufacturer whenever you use such a dev...

Page 49: ...njury to children Always read and follow the instructions that come with the system Child seat security All of the rear belt retractors and the front pas senger safety belt can be locked for mounting...

Page 50: ...ear seat with through loading system The illustration shows the left rear seat as an example The anchorage points for the LATCH child restraint fixing system are located underneath the identifying sym...

Page 51: ...the safety lever on the rear doors The door can now be opened from the outside only Safety switch for power windows Always press the safety switch for the power windows refer to page 35 when children...

Page 52: ...le from rolling always select neutral position or position N and apply the handbrake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running When starting the engine do not press the accelerator pedal Do n...

Page 53: ...y Manual transmission 1 Turn the ignition key to position 1 or 0 2 Shift into first gear or reverse SMG Sequential manual transmission 1 Engage a driving position 2 Turn the ignition key to position 1...

Page 54: ...hift paddles on the steering wheel It offers you the following functions Optional manual or automatic operation Sequential mode or Drive mode You have a choice of two driving programs Normal or Sport...

Page 55: ...essing the accel erator but apply the handbrake instead Other wise overheating can occur in the transmission region Gear changes Using selector lever To upshift pull the selector lever back To downshi...

Page 56: ...f engine speed is set To maintain driving stability do not deac tivate DSC if at all possible Automatic transmission with Steptronic In addition to fully automatic operation you can also manually shif...

Page 57: ...on of engine and vehicle speed thus for example a downshift that would cause the engine to overrev will not be executed by the system The selected gear appears briefly in the instrument cluster follow...

Page 58: ...sor is located on the windshield directly in front of the interior rearview mirror Activating the rain sensor Press button The LED in the button lights up Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Turn...

Page 59: ...tant speed e g when driving on winding roads in heavy traffic or in poor road conditions such as snow rain ice and loose road surface One lever for all functions 1 Maintaining speed storing speed and...

Page 60: ...her high speed thoroughfares Espe cially on longer trips the system can reduce fatigue and tension while increasing your enjoyment of driving Please use it safely and responsibly In addition to holdin...

Page 61: ...mission in the D position Operating active cruise control 1 Activate system store and increase desired speed 2 Activate system store and decrease desired speed 3 Deactivate system 4 Recall the stored...

Page 62: ...up Check Control messages refer to page 67 Desired speed store and decrease Pull back the lever 2 The current driving speed is rounded off to the next multiple of 5 mph 10 km h displayed and stored E...

Page 63: ...n no way diminishes or substitutes for the driver s own personal responsibility alertness and aware ness in adjusting speed braking or otherwise controlling the vehicle The driver should decide when t...

Page 64: ...ext to you Always be ready to take action or apply the brakes if necessary Active cruise control can only decelerate the vehicle to approx 20 mph 30 km h If the sys tem reduces vehicle speed below 20...

Page 65: ...a much lower speed than your own speed such as approaching a toll booth or when a much slower vehicle cuts in front of you at close range Whenever active cruise control recognizes a situation thatrequ...

Page 66: ...arning A signal sounds when the outside temperature falls to approx 37 57 36 this is accompa nied by a message Please bear in mind that the ice warning does nothing to alter the fact that black ice ma...

Page 67: ...n the Control Display Refuel as soon as possible once your cruising range falls below 30 miles 50 km as otherwise engine functions are not ensured and damage can occur Service requirements The remaini...

Page 68: ...ervice and press the controller 3 Select Service requirements and press the controller 4 Select Status and press the controller 5 Select Emission inspect or State inspection and press the controller 6...

Page 69: ...he malfunc tions have been corrected They cannot be deleted If a number of malfunctions occur simultaneously they are displayed in succes sion Less important messages are displayed for approx 20 secon...

Page 70: ...The display disappears automatically after a short time In order to exit from the display immediately Select the arrow and press the controller Displays after completion of trip Malfunction reports g...

Page 71: ...ion is calculated for the time during which the engine is running You can use the Control Display to view your fuel consumption rate over two different dis tances refer to Computer or Trip computer To...

Page 72: ...s refer to page 16 1 Open Navigation In vehicles without a navigation system Open Car Data 2 Select Car Data and press the controller 3 Select Onboard info and press the con troller 4 Select Distance...

Page 73: ...difference 6 Press the controller to apply the setting Applying your current speed as limit Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Open Navigation In vehicles without a navigation sys...

Page 74: ...adapted to the ambient lighting conditions However you can change the base setting Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Press button This opens the start menu 2 Press the controller...

Page 75: ...setting The next setting is highlighted 7 Make the remaining adjustments After the last adjustment the time is stored 12h 24h mode 1 Select Time format and press the control ler 2 Select the desired m...

Page 76: ...on Navigation Entertainment Mobility Changing date format 1 Select Date format and press the control ler 2 Select the desired format and press the controller The setting is stored for the remote contr...

Page 77: ...ing manual mode Press the button again the indicator lamp goes out The system is automatically deactivated once the vehicle travels approx 165 ft 50 m or exceeds a speed of roughly 20 mph 30 km h the...

Page 78: ...y prevent you from hear ing the PDC signal tone Do not apply high pressure spray to the sensors for a prolonged period of time Keep the spray at least 4 in 10 cm away from the sensors Driving stabilit...

Page 79: ...stances When driving on snowy inclines in slush or on unplowed snow covered road surfaces When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start ing off in deep snow or on loose ground When driving with snow chai...

Page 80: ...nering to smooth and comfort ori ented when the vehicle is proceeding in a straight line During vehicle operation the sys tem continuously runs through closed loop control cycles lasting only fraction...

Page 81: ...tings and press the controller 3 Select FTM and press the controller 4 Start engine but do not start driving 5 Select Set tire pressure and press the controller 6 Select Yes and press the controller 7...

Page 82: ...em checked as soon as possible Active steering The concept The active steering is a system that actively var ies the steering angle of the front wheels in rela tion to the steering wheel movements Whe...

Page 83: ...e Force Display lights up in two stages depending on how strongly you brake Normal braking the brake lamps and the center brake lamps light up Forceful braking or braking with ABS the illuminated area...

Page 84: ...m in any other way Do not attempt to remove the airbag retention system from the vehicle Never modify or tamper with either the wiring or the individual components in the air bag system This category...

Page 85: ...ights up continuously A malfunction could prevent the airbag system from responding in the expected manner to an impact occurring within its normal response range Passenger airbag status lamp The indi...

Page 86: ...oller to open the menu 3 Select Display settings and press the controller 4 Select Head Up Display selection and press the controller 5 Select desired information of Head Up Display 6 Press the contro...

Page 87: ...nfavorable lighting conditions If the image is distorted please have the basic setting checked at a BMW center Special windshield The windshield is part of the system The shape of the windshield compl...

Page 88: ...the controller 3 Select Light and press the controller 4 Select Pathway lighting and press the controller 5 Turn the controller to select the corre sponding duration 6 Press the controller to apply th...

Page 89: ...switched on To avoid blinding oncoming traffic the Adaptive Head Light is not active when driving in reverse is only active toward passenger side when stationary Malfunction The LED next to the symbo...

Page 90: ...ghting and courtesy lamps are controlled automatically Switching interior lamps on and off manually Press the button If you want the interior lamps to remain off con tinuously maintain pressure on the...

Page 91: ...ir volume manual 8 Switching off automatic climate control 9 Switching cooling on and off manually 10 Temperature right side of passenger com partment 11 Residual heat mode 12 AUTO program 13 AUC Auto...

Page 92: ...e with the AUTO button Switching cooling function on and off manually The cooling function cools and dehumidifies the incoming air before also reheating it as required according to the temperature set...

Page 93: ...pressing any of its buttons except the REST button Settings using Control Center Ignition key On vehicles with separate drives for audio CDs and navigation DVDs ignition key in position 2 In vehicles...

Page 94: ...ress the controller 2 Select the desired intensity and press the controller Front ventilation 1 Use the serrated dials to smoothly open and close air vents 2 Use the lever to change the air vent direc...

Page 95: ...use at any outside temperature up to ignition key position 1 The air emerges through the upper body region vent outlets in the instrument panel These vent outlets must be open for the system to operat...

Page 96: ...Move the controller to the left or right to select Time 1 or Time 2 and press the controller The activation time is activated and the LED lights up The independent ventilation is only available for ac...

Page 97: ...l on the packaging or in the manual supplied with the orig inal hand held transmitter it is safe to assume that it is compatible with the integrated universal remote control If you have additional que...

Page 98: ...possibilities for synchroniza tion When programming hand held transmitters that employ an alternating code please observe the following supplementary instructions Programming will be easier with the a...

Page 99: ...r armrest A storage compartment is located in the arm rest between the front seats Open cover Press button The cover opens and can be folded upwards The mat in the compartment can be removed for clean...

Page 100: ...a sive maneuvers Cup holders Opening Briefly press the button Do not place containers made of glass in the cup holders This would lead to an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci dent Closi...

Page 101: ...lugs of different shapes or sizes The same is true for all power outlets in the vehicle Ashtray rear Emptying Press the entire cover down The ashtray rises and can be removed Cigarette lighter rear Re...

Page 102: ...maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occupants The lashing eyes in the luggage compartment provide you with a way to attach luggage com partment nets or flexible straps for securing suitcases and luggag...

Page 103: ...ose Secure the ski bag in this way If you fail to do so it could move around and endanger occupants during braking or evasive maneu vers To store the ski bag perform the above steps in reverse order R...

Page 104: ...Controls 103 Reference At a glance Driving tips Communication Navigation Entertainment Mobility Ofrecido por www electromanuales com...

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Page 106: ...g tips This section is designed to provide you with extra support by supplying information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating conditions Driving tips Ofrecido por www electromanuale...

Page 107: ...o achieve optimized contact and wear patterns between brake pads and rotors Clutch The function of the clutch is only at its opti mized level after a distance driven of approx 300 miles 500 km During...

Page 108: ...es decreases refer also to Mini mum tire tread on page 173 Driving through water Do not drive through water on the road if it is deeper than 1 ft 30 cm and then only at walking speed at the most Other...

Page 109: ...ads during brake applications to clean the rotors is not reached Should corrosion form on the brake rotors the brakes will tend to respond with a pulsating effect that even extended application will f...

Page 110: ...ear seat is not occupied secure each safety belt in the opposite buckle Securing cargo Use the luggage net luggage straps or securing straps to hold down small and lightweight luggage and cargo Heavy...

Page 111: ...ed roof weight the approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when loading the rack You can find the specified weights on page 198 The load on the roof must be evenly distributed and must not ext...

Page 112: ...Driving tips 111 Reference At a glance Controls Communication Navigation Entertainment Mobility Ofrecido por www electromanuales com...

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Page 114: ...igation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination Navigation Ofrecido por www electromanuales...

Page 115: ...for the system to scan the data from the DVD Removing navigation DVD 1 Press button 1 The DVD emerges slightly from the drive 2 Remove the DVD Display in assistance window You can display the route o...

Page 116: ...contradiction between traffic and road condi tions and the instructions issued by the naviga tion system If you do not observe this precau tion you may be in violation of the law and can endanger veh...

Page 117: ...st be entered Entering destination 1 Select Town City or the displayed town city and press the controller 2 Select the starting letter and press control ler A list of all towns cities starting with th...

Page 118: ...umbers or letters entered Move controller toward the right to select and hold the controller down 3 Select the house number and press the controller Only house numbers stored for the street on the nav...

Page 119: ...oller The selected destination and other menu items are displayed 6 Select the desired menu item Start route guidance switches on the destination guidance Show current position places the cur rent pos...

Page 120: ...er To exit from the menu Select the arrow and press the controller Destination list The destination list shows the last 20 entered destinations as well as the current destination of the destination gu...

Page 121: ...n troller 4 Input name and address 5 Select Store in address book and press the controller The entry is stored in the address book You can also save a destination from the desti nation list into the a...

Page 122: ...ntrol ler Changing destinations from address book Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select Address book and press the con troller 2 Select the entry and press the controller 3 Se...

Page 123: ...ect Start guidance and press the control ler To change the entry Select Edit address and press the controller For operation refer to Entering a destination manually page 115 Route selection You can in...

Page 124: ...same ones that you would choose based on personal experience You can change the choice of route as often as you like while entering the destination and whenever the destination guidance is active Word...

Page 125: ...tes the current destina tion After the route has been calculated destination guidance is indicated by arrows or a route map on the Control Display 1 Predicted time of arrival 2 Distance to the destina...

Page 126: ...roller Displaying current position You can have your current position displayed even when the destination guidance is switched off Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select Naviga...

Page 127: ...Adjusting volume 1 Repeat the last voice instruction if neces sary 2 Turn the button during the voice instruction to select the desired volume This volume is independent of the volume of the audio and...

Page 128: ...to be traveled on each individual road and directional arrows are also displayed Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select Navigation and press the control ler 2 Select Route list...

Page 129: ...D no downtown area can be determined for the city or town entered Enter any street or a destination such as the railway station in the selected town and then start the destination guid ance you want t...

Page 130: ...Navigation Driving tips 129 Reference At a glance Controls Communication Entertainment Mobility Ofrecido por www electromanuales com...

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Page 132: ...Entertainment Operation of the radio and CD as well as their tone settings are described in this chapter Entertainment Ofrecido por www electromanuales com...

Page 133: ...uttons in the region of the CD player The layout of the buttons can vary depending on your vehicle s equipment Equipment with single drive Equipment with two drives 1 Sound output for entertainment on...

Page 134: ...am ple stations Switching on off In order to switch the Entertainment sound out put on and off Press knob 1 next to the CD player This symbol on the Control Display indi cates that sound output is swi...

Page 135: ...on troller 2 Move the controller to the left or right to select Treble or Bass 3 Turn the controller until the desired setting is selected Balance and fader You can set the right left and front rear v...

Page 136: ...OGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered trade marks of Lexicon Inc a company of the Harman International Group Equalizer You can set individual sound frequency ranges 1 Select Equalizer and press the...

Page 137: ...to page 16 Attaching headphones Connections for the headphones Jacks 3 5 mm Selecting speakers headphones 1 Press one of the buttons 1 2 Select Rear entertainment using speak ers or Rear entertainment...

Page 138: ...as for the speakers 1 Press the button to open the start menu 2 Move the controller back to open Enter tainment 3 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 4 Select Headphones and press the...

Page 139: ...sis of various selection criteria e g Pre sets If Autostore does not display any stations or if the stations displayed can no longer be received to update the station with the stron gest signal refer...

Page 140: ...nd ing direction button To stop scanning press button Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select FM or AM 2 Press the controller 3 Press the controller again Other menu items are d...

Page 141: ...is updated The stations are dis played based on their frequencies Storing stations Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Select FM or AM 2 Select the desired station Set has been se...

Page 142: ...eption is weak or dis rupted it can take some time before the station names appear Weather Band Weather Radio is a service of the National Oce anic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA of the U S Depar...

Page 143: ...e controller A telephone number and the electronic serial number ESN are displayed The electronic serial number is required to enable or disable 2 To enable the channels Dial the phone number Disablin...

Page 144: ...ry and press the controller The channels of this category are displayed 5 Select a channel marked with this sym bol 6 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 7 Select Play and press the co...

Page 145: ...transmis sion is suspended momentarily for more than 4 seconds a message appears on the Control Display Service may be interrupted or unavailable for specific reasons such as environmen tal or topogra...

Page 146: ...is on To start playback when there is already a CD in the drive Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Press button This opens the start menu 2 Move the controller back to open Enter...

Page 147: ...status is indicated on the Control Display Selecting a track Buttons next to CD player Press the button for the corresponding direction repeatedly continuing until you reach the desired track on the c...

Page 148: ...ect Set and press the controller Other menu items are displayed 2 Select Random and press the controller Stop random function Press controller select Random and press controller again Fast forward rev...

Page 149: ...ot use a combined CD DVD e g DVDPlus as otherwise the CD DVD can jam and will no longer eject Malfunctions To prevent illegal CD copying manufacturers often use copy protection This can mean than some...

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Page 152: ...unications This chapter summarizes how to operate your portable phone using the Control Center or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or TeleService Communications Ofrecido por www electromanuales...

Page 153: ...d have it replaced immediately Special environmental conditions Always switch off your portable phone in areas where blasting work is being con ducted with explosives The phone signals could potential...

Page 154: ...Owner s Manual for the Full Preparation Package Cellphone Making calls with the car phone BMW Assist calls You can use the car phone via the hands free system for BMW Assist calls When the status info...

Page 155: ...ng a call Select Accept and press the controller Rejecting a call Select Reject and press the controller The caller is diverted to your mailbox if it has been activated Calling Dialing phone numbers 1...

Page 156: ...for an entry select the first letter of the entry and press the controller The first entry that starts with this letter is displayed 3 Select the desired entry 4 Press the controller Other menu items...

Page 157: ...table phone was in the cradle or connected to the vehi cle via Bluetooth are stored This requires the telephone number of the caller to have been sent Missed calls The phone numbers of the last eight...

Page 158: ...ring an exist ing connection 1 Establish connection 2 Press the controller Other menu items are displayed 3 Select Keypad and press the controller 4 Select the desired digits and press the con troller...

Page 159: ...voice commands that you will learn easily after using them a few times In addition you are also supported by instructions or questions Symbols used Voice commands In ignition key position 2 1 Press bu...

Page 160: ...r can be repeated as often as you like Deleting input Delete is used to delete all the digits entered so far Voice phone book Operating by voice command requires a per sonal voice phone book Depending...

Page 161: ...l volume avoiding excessive emphasis and pauses Keep the doors windows and glass sunroof closed to prevent interference from ambi ent noise Avoid other sources of noise in the vehicle while speaking a...

Page 162: ...BMW Assist provides you with other services in addition to TeleService For example the posi tion data of your vehicle can be transferred to the BMW Assist response center if an emer gency call has bee...

Page 163: ...ountry specific Voice contact is established or data are transferred depending on the equipment and the country In some countries it is also possible to do both The data transferred can be the vehicle...

Page 164: ...elect Roadside Assistance and press the controller If the current position can be determined the current vehicle location is displayed 6 Select Start service and press the con troller Contact to Roads...

Page 165: ...splayed 6 Select Options and press the controller 7 Select Update services and press the controller Terminating services If you terminate the services your vehicle will not be equipped to contact the...

Page 166: ...identification number of your vehicle can be displayed Control Center for principle details refer to page 16 1 Open the start menu 2 Press the controller to open the menu 3 Select Communication setti...

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Page 168: ...helps you maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants wheels and tires service maintenance and breakdown assistance Mobility Ofrecido por w...

Page 169: ...always observe any safety guidelines posted at the service station Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler door When refueling insert the filler nozzle com pletely into th...

Page 170: ...ant dif ferences in fuel quality volatility composition additives etc among gasolines offered for sale in the United States and Canada Fuels contain ing up to and including 10 ethanol or other oxygena...

Page 171: ...y but also lead to tire damage and the risk of an acci dent Do not drive with deflated i e flat tires except run flat tires A flat tire will seriously impair your vehicle s handling and braking respon...

Page 172: ...0 R 18 93 W 225 55 R 16 95 Q T H M S 225 50 R 17 94 Q T H M S 525i only 225 55 R 16 95 V M S 225 55 R 16 95 V 29 200 35 240 36 250 44 300 245 45 R 17 95 W 245 45 R 17 95 Q T H V M S 29 200 32 220 33 2...

Page 173: ...sure specifications in psi kPa All pressure specifications in the table are indicated in psi kilopascal with cold tires Cold ambient temperature 225 50 R 17 94 V M S 225 50 R 17 94 W 245 40 R 18 93 Y...

Page 174: ...ire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause th...

Page 175: ...s Have this work performed by skilled pro fessionals only The technicians at your BMW center will be glad to assist you with the required professional knowledge and special ized equipment Run flat tir...

Page 176: ...r tires or vice versa use run flat tires because there is no spare tire in case of a flat Your BMW center will be glad to advise you For safety reasons BMW recommends that you do not have damaged run...

Page 177: ...carried out properly there is a danger of subsequent damage and related safety haz ards Hood Releasing Pull the lever located under the left side of the instrument cluster Opening Press the release h...

Page 178: ...page 178 Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions Checking oil level 1 With the engine at operating temperature i e after at least 6 miles 10 km of u...

Page 179: ...small amounts of another synthetic oil between oil changes Use only oils with the API SH specifi cation or higher Ask your BMW center for details concern ing the specific BMW High Performance Syntheti...

Page 180: ...y longer brake pedal travel may be noticeable Have the system thoroughly checked Display of the previously described malfunction on Canadian models When you continue driving an increased brake pedal p...

Page 181: ...d Spark plugs Vehicle check Legally mandated inspections depending on local regulations Your vehicle stores this information continu ously in the master key while the vehicle is being driven After acc...

Page 182: ...rather severe level of engine misfire When this occurs you should reduce speed and consult the nearest BMW center as soon as possible Severe engine mis fire over only a short period of time can seri...

Page 183: ...apkin etc or hold the bulb by its metal socket You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs at your BMW center Whenever you perform any work on the lighting system turn off the lights involved so a...

Page 184: ...ent that one of these lamps should fail you can respond by switching on your fog lamps and proceeding carefully in accordance with the reduced visibil ity where allowed by law Have work on the Xenon l...

Page 185: ...e parking lamp tail lamp and brake lamp Center brake lamp This lamp uses LED technology for operation In the event of a malfunction please go to your BMW center or a workshop that works accord ing to...

Page 186: ...r selector lever position P Have all vehicle occupants get out of the vehicle and ensure that they remain outside the imme diate area in a safe place such as behind a guardrail If a warning triangle o...

Page 187: ...rsonal injury 2 Guide the jack head into the rectangular recess of the jacking point when cranking up refer to illustration detail 3 Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are changing is raised from...

Page 188: ...harge the battery in the vehicle via the terminals in the engine compartment with the engine off Connections refer to Jump starting on page 190 Disposal Have old batteries disposed of by your BMW cent...

Page 189: ...ent 1 Release both quick release fasteners 2 Fold the cover forward or remove In luggage compartment 1 Lift up floor mat 2 Release the quick release fastener of the right side panel and pull out the p...

Page 190: ...fer to page 161 If the indicator lamp flashes but you are unable to hear the BMW Assist response center through the hands free system this could indi cate for instance that the hands free system is no...

Page 191: ...possible personal injuries Preparation 1 Check whether the battery of the other vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah This information can be found on the bat...

Page 192: ...g tow fitting The threaded tow fitting is stored in the onboard tool kit and must always remain in the vehicle It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW In order to avoid damaging the tow f...

Page 193: ...cure the tow bar to the tow fitting only Otherwise damage to other vehicle parts could result With tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle make sure that the tow rope is taut To avoid jerking...

Page 194: ...ps Communication Navigation Entertainment Vehicles with SMG Sequential manual trans mission 1 Tow start in selector lever position N 2 Select Sequential mode The correct gear will be selected and enga...

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Page 196: ...chapter contains the technical data the short commands of the voice command system and the index that will direct you as quickly as possible to the information sought Reference Ofrecido por www elect...

Page 197: ...mum output at engine speed hp rpm 184 6 000 225 5 900 Maximum torque at engine speed lb ft Nm rpm 175 237 3 500 214 290 3 500 545i Displacement Number of cylinders cu in cm 268 4 4 398 8 Maximum outpu...

Page 198: ...97 At a glance Controls Driving tips Communication Navigation Entertainment Mobility Dimensions All dimensions given in inches mm Smallest turning circle diam 37 5 ft 11 4 m Ofrecido por www electroma...

Page 199: ...olume cu ft l 18 4 520 18 4 520 545i Curb weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission SMG lbs kg 3 803 1 725 3 814 1 730 Approved gross weight with manual transmission with automatic t...

Page 200: ...isplay Received calls 156 Received calls To display Missed calls 156 Missed calls To display SMS 157 SMS To display Bluetooth Bluetooth To open BMW Assist 161 BMW Assist Function Command To display cu...

Page 201: ...ets 138 FM presets or AM presets To select stored station 138 Station To open Manual 139 FM manual or AM manual To open strongest radio station 139 AM Autostore To open CD 145 CD menu To select CD 145...

Page 202: ...Service 163 BMW service To open Service requirements 66 162 Service requirements To open Service 66 162 Service To display Check Control messages 69 Check Control messages To open Display settings 73...

Page 203: ...during audio operation refer to Tone control 133 Adjustment in audio mode front to rear 134 right left balance 134 After opening door 41 After unlocking 41 Airbags 83 sitting safely 38 warning lamp 8...

Page 204: ...ontrol 91 Autostore on the radio 140 Average fuel consumption 70 setting the units 73 Average speed refer to Computer 70 Avoid ferries for navigation 123 Avoid freeways for navigation 122 Avoid highwa...

Page 205: ...ochure Caring for the vehicle finish refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure Car jack jacking points 186 Car keys refer to Key set 28 Car phone 153 installation location refer to Center armrest 98 r...

Page 206: ...e guidance to destination 125 Control Center 16 adjusting brightness 73 assistance window 20 automatic climate control 92 changing settings 19 73 changing the menu page 19 confirming selection or entr...

Page 207: ...o Address book 120 Disc brakes 108 Displacement refer to Engine data 196 Display refer to Control Center 16 Display off 21 Displays refer to Instrument cluster 12 Display settings 73 Displays on the w...

Page 208: ...34 Entry map for destination 117 Equalizer refer to Tone control 135 ESN 142 ESP Electronic Stability Program refer to DSC Dynamic Stability Control 78 Event Data Recorders 181 Exhaust system refer to...

Page 209: ...automatic 87 Headlamp flasher 56 Headlamps 87 care refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure cleaning refer to Wiper system 57 replacing bulbs 183 Head Light refer to Adaptive Head Light 88 Headphone...

Page 210: ...Interim time 73 Interior lamps 89 remote control 30 Interior motion sensor 34 switching off 34 Interior rearview mirror 45 automatic dimming feature 107 Interlock on automatic transmission 51 Intermit...

Page 211: ...equential manual transmission 54 Manual on the radio 139 Manual operation door lock 31 driver s door 31 glass sunroof 37 Manual release fuel filler door 168 luggage compartment lid 33 Manual transmiss...

Page 212: ...nge intervals refer to Service requirements 66 Old batteries refer to Disposal 187 On a new destination for navigation 119 Onboard computer refer to Control Center 16 Onboard information 70 71 Onboard...

Page 213: ...sequence 147 Reading lamps 89 Rear armrest refer to Rear center armrest 100 Rear lamp refer to Tail lamps 184 replacing bulbs 184 Rear not enabled 137 Rear seat back folding 101 Rear seat entertainme...

Page 214: ...Airbags 83 refer to Safety belts 42 Safety systems ABS Antilock Brake System 77 airbags 83 DSC Dynamic Stability Control 78 safety belts 42 Satellite radio 141 enabling 142 selecting channel 142 stor...

Page 215: ...airbags 38 with safety belts 38 Ski bag 101 Ski sack refer to Ski bag 101 Sliding tilt sunroof refer to Glass sunroof electric 35 SMG Sequential manual transmission 53 acceleration assistant 55 breaki...

Page 216: ...184 Tank contents refer to Capacities 198 Target cursor for navigation 118 Technical data 196 Telematik refer to TeleService BMW Assist 161 Telephone refer to Portable phone 152 Telephone list 46 Tele...

Page 217: ...king from inside 32 from outside 29 Unlock rear menu 137 Update services 164 Use current location as address 122 Using tow fitting for towing and tow starting 191 V Valve screw caps refer to After mou...

Page 218: ...zzles 58 Windshield washer system refer to Wiper system 57 windshield washer nozzles 58 Windshield wipers refer to Wiper system 57 Winter tires 175 speed limit selection 72 storage 175 Wiper blade rep...

Page 219: ...your vehicle Consult the index for individual specifi cations Fuel Engine oil The oil quantity between the middle of the two marks on the dipstick is approx 1 6 US quarts 1 5 liters Tire inflation pre...

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