BMW 550i Sedan 2008- User Manual

5 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity The individual vehicle When purchasing your BMW, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equip-ment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the...

Notes 6 Parts and accessories For your own 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 thoroughly tested by BMW to ensure optimum performance wh...

7 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Service and warranty We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly.Your BMW is covered by the following warran-ties: > New Vehicle Limited Warranty >...

At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displaysis 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 various systems. At a glance Online Edition f...

Cockpit 10 Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 Rear window safety switch 41 2 Sedan: sun blind * for rear window 122 3 Opening and closing windows 40 4 Adjusting exterior mirrors 53 Automatic curb monitor * 53 5 Folding exterior mirrors in and out * 53 6 Turn signals 67 High b...

Cockpit 12 Instrument cluster 1 Indicator lamps for turn signals 2 Speedometer 3 Indicator and warning lamps 13 4 Displays for > Active cruise control * 70 > Leaving lane warning * 106 5 Tachometer 78 6 Energy Control 79 7 Display for > Clock/date 78 > Outside temperature 78 > Indicat...

At a g la n c e 13 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Indicator and warning lamps The concept The indicator and warning lamps can light up in different combinations and colors.Some lamps are tested for proper function...

Cockpit 14 Around the center console: controls and displays Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG

iDriv e 16 iDrive iDrive combines the functions of a large number of switches. This allows these functions to be operated from a central position. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. The control of the individual func-tions is described in connection with the rel...

At a g la n c e 17 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Menu overview Communication > Telephone * > BMW Assist * or TeleService * Navigation or onboard information > Navigation system * > Onboard information...

iDriv e 18 Opening menu items of start menu With the start menu you can open the menu items Communication, Navigation, Entertain-ment and Climate by moving the controller to the left, right, front or rear.You can open the menu by pressing the con-troller. Comfort opening of menu items Comfort openin...

At a g la n c e 19 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Operating principle at a glance Basic operation via iDrive is described in this view. You can view the individual steps under Settings on Control Display, Setting ...

iDriv e 20 Status information 1 Display for: > Entertainment: Radio, CD > Telephone * in "Communication": Name of linked mobile phone, network search or no network > "BMW Assist" * : Existing voice connection with a service from BMW Assist 2 Entertainment sound output off 3 ...

At a g la n c e 21 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Switching assistance window off/on 1. Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the con-troller. 2. Select "Assist. window ...

iDriv e 22 Entertainment In the Entertainment menu, the sound source currently heard, e.g. a radio station, is stored, regardless of the selection on the Control Dis-play. 1. Select the desired function, e.g. radio sta-tion or CD. 2. Press the ... button longer than 2 seconds. If the vehicle is equi...

At a g la n c e 23 Re fe re n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Voice command system The concept The voice command system allows you to con-trol operation of various vehicle systems with-out taking your hands off the steering w...

Opening and closing 28 Opening and closing Keys/remote control 1 Remote control with integrated key 2 Spare key 3 Adapter for spare key, in glove compart-ment Remote control with integrated key Each remote control contains a battery which is charged in the ignition lock while driving. Drive a longer...

Co n tr o ls 29 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Personal Profile The concept You can set a number of functions of your BMW individually according to your preferences. Personal Profile ensures that most of these ...

Opening and closing 30 Operating from outside > via the remote control > via the door lock > with comfort access * via the door handles At the same time, the anti-theft system is also operated. It prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-dles. In addition, i...

Opening and closing 32 For US owners only The transmitter and receiver units comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication Commission regulations. Operation is gov-erned by the following:FCC ID:LX8766S LX8766E LX8CASLX8CAS2Compliance statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rul...

Co n tr o ls 33 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 6. Select "Central locking" and press the con-troller. 7. Select a menu item: > "Relock door if not opened" The central locking system locks aga...

Opening and closing 34 approx. 1 second: the luggage compartment lid opens. All keys, refer to page 28 , fit the luggage-com- partment lid lock. Locking separately Turn a key in the lock of the luggage compart-ment lid to the right past a resistance point and remove it in the horizontal position.Thi...

Opening and closing 36 The handle recesses on the interior trim of the tailgate make it easier to pull down.To close the tailgate, merely press it down gen-tly. The closing process will then be carried out automatically. Sports Wagon: automatic tailgate operation* Adjusting opening height You can ad...

Co n tr o ls 37 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Closing tailgate Make sure that the closing path of the tail-gate is clear, otherwise injuries may result. < The tailgate closes automatically when the but-ton ...

Opening and closing 38 Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted wheel theft or towing. Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to func-tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof * must be completely closed....

Opening and closing 40 Malfunction The comfort access function may malfunction due to local radio waves. Then open or close the vehicle with the buttons on the remote control or with a key. To start the engine following this, insert the remote control in the ignition lock.When unlocking or locking/c...

Opening and closing 42 In a similar manner, the glass sunroof closes when you slide the switch forward. The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand.For information on using the convenient opera-tion at the door lock or with the remote control, refer to page 30 or 32 . For information on...

Co n tr o ls 43 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Sports Wagon: Panorama glass sunroof The panorama glass sunroof is ready for opera-tion with the ignition switched on, refer to page 61 . To prevent injuries, exer...

Opening and closing 44 very thin objects, and the sunroof would con-tinue closing. < Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside, slide the switch forward beyond the resistance point and hold. The roof closes without the pinch protection system. Following interruptions ...

Co n tr o ls 45 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Adjusting Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In the interaction with the safety belts, the ...

Adju sting 46 Seats Note before adjusting Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. Also on the passenger side, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear whi...

Co n tr o ls 47 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Lumbar support* You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region.The upper hips and spinal column receive sup-plem...

Adju sting 48 The adjustment of the lumbar support is not stored in the memory. Storing 1. Switch on radio readiness or ignition, refer to page 61 . 2. Set the desired seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel positions. 3. Press the button: The LED in the button lights up. 4. Press the desired memor...

Co n tr o ls 49 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity To cancel the request: Select "Deactivated" and press the controller. Head restraints A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of spinal injury...

Adju sting 50 Adjusting side extensions You can fold the side extensions on the head restraint forward for increased lateral support in the resting position. Rear seats: height adjustment > To raise: pull up. > To lower: press the button, arrow 1 , and push the head restraint downward. Removin...

Co n tr o ls 51 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity the word CENTER is intended exclusively for use by passengers riding in the center position. Damage to safety belts When subjected to strain due to an acci-dent or...

Adju sting 52 3. Select "Driver's seat climate" or "Passen-ger's seat climate" and press the controller. Turn the controller to adjust the distribution.The setting is applied. Rear Operation similar to front seat heating; two tem-perature levels, without temperature distribu-tion. Ac...

Co n tr o ls 53 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Mirrors Exterior mirrors The mirror on the passenger's side is more curved than the driver's mirror. Objects reflected in the mirror are closer than they appear. D...

Adju sting 54 Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature* This feature is controlled by two photocells in the interior rearview mirror. One is integrated into the glass of the mirror, while the other is located at an offset position on the rear of the mirror housing.For trouble-free op...

Co n tr o ls 55 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Steering wheel buttons" and press the controller. A list of different functions appears: ...

Transporting child ren safely 56 Transporting children safely The right place for children Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, otherwise they could endanger themselves and other persons, e.g. by opening the doors. < Children always in the rear Accident research shows that the safest ...

Co n tr o ls 57 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Locking safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the belt. 2. Pull out the belt webbing completely. 3. Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and pull...

Co n tr o ls 59 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Fold upward or remove covers before using the mounting points. 1. Slide the head restraint upward. 2. Thread the upper retaining strap between the head restraint s...

Transporting child ren safely 60 Safety switch for power windows Always press the safety switch for the power windows, refer to page 41 , when children are riding in the rear of the vehicle. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG

Co n tr o ls 61 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Driving Ignition lock Inserting remote control into ignition lock Insert the remote control as far as possible into the ignition lock.Radio readiness switches on.S...

Driving 62 Radio readiness and ignition switched off All indicator and warning lamps in the instru-ment cluster go out. Starting engine Do not run the engine in closed rooms, otherwise the inhalation of toxic exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxid...

Co n tr o ls 63 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity > if you remove the remote control from the ignition lock Handbrake The handbrake is primarily intended to prevent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it bra...

Driving 64 Engaging transmission position > Do not leave the transmission position P until the engine is running: interlock. > With the vehicle stationary, depress the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise the shift command will not be executed: shiftlock. To prevent the vehicle...

Co n tr o ls 65 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity When the selector lever is pressed forward or back, the manual mode is activated and the Steptronic shifts the gear. The instrument clus-ter shows M1 through M6.Up...

Driving 66 5. Insert a screwdriver from the onboard tool kit, refer to page 237 , into the opening, arrow 1 . 6. Pull the screwdriver toward the rear until it is heard to engage, arrow 2 , and leave it inserted in the opening. The transmission lock is released. Locking 1. Pull out the screwdriver up...

Co n tr o ls 67 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Activating system Press the SPORT button.The LED in the button lights up and SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. Deactivating system > Press the SPORT...

Driving 68 Wiper system 1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating/deactivating rain sensor 4 Cleaning windshield, headlamps and BMW Night Vision camera * 5 Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level Switching on wipers Pull the lever upward, arrow 1 . The lever automatical...

Co n tr o ls 69 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Windshield washer nozzles Both windshield washer nozzles are automati-cally heated with the engine running or the igni-tion switched on. Sports Wagon: Rear window ...

Driving 70 One lever for all functions 1 Maintaining, storing and increasing speed 2 Maintaining speed, storing speed, and decelerating 3 Interrupting and deactivating system 4 Resuming stored speed Maintaining, storing and increasing speed Press lever to resistance point, arrow 1 : The speed curren...

Co n tr o ls 71 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity In addition to holding a steady cruising speed, if you encounter slower vehicles ahead, active cruise control will, within limits, adjust your vehicle's speed auto...

Driving 74 1. Press button 4 to activate a stored desired speed or select a desired speed with the lever, arrow 1 or arrow 2 . 2. Release the brake pedal. 3. If the vehicle in front of you drives off, briefly depress the accelerator pedal or press button 4 . Deactivating system > Press the lever ...

Co n tr o ls 75 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity System limitations As with conventional cruise control sys-tems, active cruise control in no way diminishes or substitutes for the driver's own personal responsibi...

Driving 76 Active cruise control may brake when you reduce the stored desired speed; however, the driver must constantly monitor traffic and inter-vene if necessary.When you switch off the engine or ignition, active cruise control is fully switched off, too, and any settings you have selected are ca...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 78 Everything under control Odometer, outside temperature display, clock 1 Time, outside temperature and date 2 Odometer and trip odometer 3 Press button: > with ignition switched on, trip odometer is reset > with ignition switched off, time, outside temperature...

Co n tr o ls 79 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Energy Control Displays the current fuel consumption. This allows you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with mini-mum exhaust ...

Co n tr o ls 81 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 1. Open the start menu. 2. Open "Navigation".Without navigation system * : Open "Car Data". 3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. ...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 82 5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Service requirements" is selected and press the controller. 6. Select "Status" and press the controller. The display shows a list of selected service and maintenance procedures, as we...

Co n tr o ls 83 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment. 10. Press the controller to apply the setting. The year is selected. 11. Turn the controller to make the adjustment....

Co n tr o ls 85 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Indication of malfunction urgency Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the stored Check Control messages are also dis-played with the following symbols: No malfu...

E ve ryth ing un de r co nt rol 86 Stopwatch iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16 . 1. Open the start menu. 2. Open "Navigation".Without navigation system * : Open "Car Data". 3. Select "Car Data" and press the controller. 4. Select "Stopwatch" and press t...

Co n tr o ls 87 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 2. Move the controller once to the front if nec-essary to change to the first field from the top. 3. Turn the controller until "Time" is selected and press...

Co n tr o ls 89 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity The setting is stored for the remote control cur-rently in use. Volume of warning tones* On vehicles equipped with a single drive, you can increase or decrease the...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 90 Technology for comfort, convenience and safety PDC Park Distance Control* The concept The PDC assists you when you are parking. Acoustic signals and an optical display * alert you to the approach of an object from behind your vehicle. ...

Co n tr o ls 91 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is selected and press the...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 92 Adaptive brake assistant* In conjunction with the active cruise control with the stop-and-go function, the adaptive brake assistant ensures that the brake responds even more quickly during braking with the brake assistant. DSC Dynamic ...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 94 Automatic transmission:You can use HDC in every drive position. Displays in instrument cluster 1 Display for target speed 2 HDC display Malfunction in driving-stability control systems The warning lamp for the brake system lights up, t...

Co n tr o ls 95 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Sports Wagon: self-leveling suspension Malfunction The warning lamp for self-leveling sus-pension lights up yellow and a message is shown on the Control Display. A...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 96 5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "FTM" is selected and press the controller. 6. Start the engine, but do not start driving. 7. Select "Reset" and press the controller. 8. Select "Yes&...

Co n tr o ls 97 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity TPM Tire Pressure Monitor* The concept TPM checks the tire inflation pressure in the four mounted tires. The system reports when the tire inflation pressure has dr...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 98 6. Start the engine, but do not start driving. 7. Select "Reset" and press the controller. 8. Select "Yes" and press the controller. 9. Start to drive.The tires are shown in gray and "Resetting TPM..." is displa...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 100 In critical situations, the system can make tar-geted corrections to the steering angle pro-vided by the driver and thus stabilize the vehicle before the driver intervenes. This stabilizing intervention is simultaneously deactivated w...

Te ch nolo gy fo r co mfort , c o nve n ie nc e an d sa fe ty 106 3. Select the menu item and press the control-ler: > "Night Vision off": Deactivate BMW Night Vision. > "Zoom": At higher speeds, the image is zoomed in. > "Curve mode": Depending on the steering angle...

La mp s 108 Lamps Parking lamps/low beams 0 Lights off and daytime running lamps * 1 Parking lamps and daytime running lamps * 2 Low beams and welcome lamps 3 Automatic headlamp control * , daytime run- ning lamps * , welcome lamps, Adaptive Head Light * and high-beam assistant * If you open the dri...

La mp s 110 Adaptive Head Light* The concept Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp control system that enables better illumination of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other parameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road.In tight curves at speeds up t...

La mp s 112 Switching off via iDrive iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16 . 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-troller. 5. C...

Co n tr o ls 113 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity switched off continually, press the button for approx. 3 seconds. Reading lamps Reading lamps are located in the front and rear adjacent to the interior lamps. Pr...

Climate 114 Climate Automatic climate control 1 Air directed toward the windshield and side windows 2 Air for the upper body region, refer to Front ventilation on page 118 3 Air to footwell 4 Temperature, left side of passenger compartment 5 Manual air distribution, driver's side 6 Defrosting window...

Co n tr o ls 115 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 16 Air grill for interior temperature sensor – please keep clear and unobstructed The current setting for air distribution is dis-played on the Control Display. A...

Climate 116 2. Select the field by moving the controller and turning the controller to adjust the temper-ature. You can also adjust the temperature in the upper body region with iDrive.iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16 . 1. Open the start menu. 2. Open "Climate". 3. Select ...

Climate 118 > with sufficient battery voltage > at an outside temperature below 77 7 / 25 6 From radio readiness the interior temperature, the air volume and the air distribution can be set. Switching automatic climate control on and off 1. Turn to the left to minimum air volume. 2. After appr...

Co n tr o ls 121 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Practical interior accessories Integrated universal remote control* The concept The integrated universal remote control can replace as many as three hand-held tra...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 122 You can operate the device when the engine is running or when the ignition is switched on. If the device fails to function even after repeated programming, check whether the original hand-held transmitter uses an alter-nating-code system. To do so, either read ...

Co n tr o ls 123 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Sun blinds for rear side windows Pull the loop of the roller sun blind and hook onto bracket. Do not open the window with the roller sun blind deployed. Otherwise...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 124 Opening upper compartment Press button and fold cover upward. Accessing lower compartment Press the button at the front and fold the upper compartment or the telephone cradle upward. Ventilating lower compartment* Push the slide in the lower compartment upward....

Co n tr o ls 125 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Cup holders Use lightweight, unbreakable containers and do not transport hot beverages. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accid...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 126 Ashtray, rear Emptying Press the entire cover down. The ashtray rises and can be removed. Cigarette lighter, rear Refer to Cigarette lighter, front. Connecting electrical devices Sockets With the engine running or the ignition switched on, the cigarette lighter...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 128 Closing 1. Fold the rear backrest into the seating posi-tion and engage. When you return the seat to its upright position, make sure that the catch engages properly. If it is not properly engaged, transported cargo could enter the vehicle dur-ing braking or eva...

Practical interi or acc ess orie s 130 Folding up spare tire cover 1. Swing up the cover. 2. Detach the hook from the bracket and hook into the floor panel flap. Before swinging down, return the hook to its original position. Storage area package* Retaining straps You can unhook the right-hand retai...

Co n tr o ls 131 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Ski bag* The ski bag is designed for safe, clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snow-boards.With the ski bag you can stow skis with a leng...

Driving 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 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG

Things to re memb er when driving 134 Things to remember when driving Break-in period Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin-ues to provide optimized economy of operation throughout an extended service life, we request that you devote careful a...

D riv in g ti ps 135 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Thinking ahead when driving Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. To do so, maintain the appropriate distance from the vehicle in front of you. An anticipat...

Things to re memb er when driving 136 the road surface, ultimately undermining your ability to steer and brake the vehicle. < The risk of hydroplaning increases as the tread depth of the tires decreases, refer also to Mini-mum tire tread on page 227 . Driving through water Do not drive through wa...

D riv in g ti ps 137 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Before driving into a car wash Fold in the exterior mirrors, refer to page 53 , otherwise they could be damaged due to the width of the vehicle.General informatio...

Things to re memb er when driving 138 Load The permissible load is the total of the weight of occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the weight of occupants, the less cargo/luggage can be transported. Stowing cargo > Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low as possible, placing it directly be...

Navigation This chapter describes how you can enter destinations and specify your route so that your navigation system guides you reliably to your destination. Navigation Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG

S tart ing navi gatio n s y st em 142 Starting navigation system Your navigation system can use satellites to ascertain the precise position of your vehicle and guide you reliably to any destination you enter. Navigation DVD The navigation system requires a special navi-gation DVD. The latest versio...

Destination entry 144 Destination entry In entering your destination you can select from among the following options: > Entering a destination manually, see below > Entering destination via voice*, refer to page 147 > Selecting destination using information, refer to page 149 > Selecting...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 145 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Selecting country 1. Select "State / Province" or the displayed country and press the controller. The list of available countries appears on the display. ...

Destination entry 146 > Enter a blank space:Select the symbol and press the con-troller. > Delete individual numbers or letters:Move the controller toward the right to select and press the controller. > Delete all numbers or letters:Move the controller toward the right to select and press a...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 147 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Starting destination guidance with manual destination entry > Select "Start guidance" and press the con-troller.Destination guidance starts immediately...

Destination entry 148 The town/city can also be selected from the list via iDrive:Turn the controller until the destination is selected and press the controller. Entering the destination as an entire word* Towns/cities and streets located in the region where the language of the voice command sys-tem...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 149 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 3. Select "Input map" and press the controller. A section of a map is displayed on the Con-trol Display: > During destination guidance, around the curr...

Destination entry 150 4. Press the controller. 5. Make your selection, e.g. "Hotels and res-taurants", and press the controller. 6. Enter search criteria if necessary, e.g. the maximum distance from the current loca-tion. 7. Select "<Start search>" and press the con-troller.The...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 151 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Select "Navigation" and press the controller. The last destination entered is the first item in the destination list. This symbol indicates the current de...

Destination entry 152 4. Enter name and address, also refer to Entering a destination manually, page 144 . 5. Select "Store in address book" and press the controller.The entry is stored in the address book. You can also store a destination from the desti-nation list in the address book, refe...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 153 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Deleting individual destinations from address book 1. Select "Address book" and press the con-troller. 2. Select the entry and press the controller. 3. Se...

Destination entry 154 Selecting route You can influence the calculated route by choosing certain route criteria. You can change the route criteria as often as you like while entering the destination and whenever the des-tination guidance is active.The route is planned according to fixed rules. The t...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 155 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Word matching principle The system supports the word matching princi-ple to make it easier for you to enter the names of streets or towns. The system runs ongoing...

Destination guidance 156 Destination guidance Starting destination guidance Via iDrive iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16 . 1. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Navigation" is selected and press the controller. 2. Select a destination from the desti...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 157 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 2. Select "Zielführung beenden" and press the controller. When you park the vehicle before reaching the entered destination, the following question is dis...

Destination guidance 158 1 Street name for change of direction 2 Distance up to change of direction 3 Change of direction To exit the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller. Displaying map view You can have your current position displayed on a map. After starting the destination guidance, t...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 159 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Displaying streets and towns/cities of route You can have the roads and towns along the route displayed during destination guidance.The distances remaining to be ...

Destination guidance 160 Repeating and canceling voice instructions With the programmable buttons on the steering wheel you can also make the following settings, refer to page 54 : > Repeat the voice instruction:Press button. > Switch voice instructions on/off:Press button longer. Setting volu...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 161 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is selected and press the controller. 4. Turn the controller until "Traffic Info set-tings" is selected an...

Destination guidance 162 With destination guidance switched off 1. Open the start menu. 2. Move the controller to the right to open "Navigation". 3. Select "Traffic Info" and press the control-ler. First the traffic information along the planned route is shown sorted according to the...

Na v iga ti on D riv in g ti ps 163 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Traffic information during destination guidance System response will vary depending on whether or not "Dynamic route" is selected. Displaying traffic obst...

On /o ff a n d t o n e 168 On/off and tone The following audio sources have shared controls and setting options: > Professional * radio or Business radio > CD player > CD changer * Controls The audio sources can be operated using: > Buttons in the area of the CD player > iDrive > B...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 169 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity You have the following choices: > "FM" and "AM": radio reception > "WB": Weather Band station > "SAT": satellite radio &g...

On /o ff a n d t o n e 170 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 adjust the volume distribution in the same manner as "Treble / Bass". > "Balance...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 171 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity 1. Select "Surround Settings" and press the controller. 2. Select "Concert hall" or "Theater". 3. Press the controller.LOGIC7 spatial soun...

Ra di o 172 Radio Your radio provides reception of the FM and AM wavebands. Listening to radio Press the knob if the sound output is switched off.iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16 . 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller backwards to open "Entertain...

Ra di o 174 3. Select "Manual" and press the controller. 4. Turn the controller to set a certain fre-quency. Updating stations with best reception Radio Professional on "AM" and Radio Busi-ness:If you are on a longer journey and leave the transmission range of the stations originally...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 175 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity 5. Select "Store" and press the controller. "Presets" is displayed. 6. Turn the controller until the desired mem-ory position is selected. 7. Pres...

Ra di o 176 Automatically sorting stations* For the "All stations" selection criterion, you can set whether the most frequently used sta-tions are displayed at the beginning. 1. Select "All stations" and press the control-ler."Set" is selected. 2. Select "Favorites" a...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 177 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity 6. Select "Off" and press the controller. The reception of digital stations is activated. This symbol is displayed when a station is being received digita...

Ra di o 178 Displaying additional information With the digital stations, additional information on the current track is displayed, e.g. the name of the artist. 1. Select a station and press the controller. 2. Select "Details" and press the controller. The information is displayed. If a digit...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 179 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Satellite radio You can receive over 100 different channels with high sound quality.The channels are offered to you in predefined packages. To receive the channel...

Sa tellite radi o 180 Selecting and storing channel 1. Select "SAT" and press the controller. Channels or categories appear in the Con-trol Display. 2. Select a menu item: > "Presets":Up to twelve channels you have stored previously. > "All channels":All channels are di...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 181 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Storing channel 1. Select desired channel. 2. Press the controller.Other menu items are displayed. 3. Select "Store" and press the controller. "Preset...

CD player and CD changer 182 CD player and CD changer Listening to CDs Compressed audio files* CDs with compressed audio files, i.e. MP3, can be played by the CD player, but not by the CD changer. CD player: starting CD With two drives:The upper drive is for audio CDs. Inserting CD Insert the CD int...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 183 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity CD changer: starting CD Fill the CD magazine and insert, refer to page 186 . Via iDrive 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Move the controller bac...

CD player and CD changer 184 To change the directory:Select the directory and press the controller. To exit from the menu: Select the arrow and press the controller. You can store a certain track on the program-mable memory/direct selection buttons, refer to page 21 . Displaying information on track...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 185 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity To end sampling: 1. Press the controller. 2. Select "Scan directory" or "Scan all" and press the controller. This cancels sampling, and the player...

CD player and CD changer 186 Compressed audio files* 1. Select the current track and press the con-troller. 2. Select the desired menu item: > To play all tracks of the current directory in random order, select "Random direc-tory" and press the controller. > To play all tracks of the C...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 187 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Notes BMW CD/DVD players and changers are officially designated Class 1 laser prod- ucts. Do not operate if the cover is damaged, otherwise severe eye damage can ...

AUX-In con n ec tion 188 AUX-In connection You can connect an external audio device, e.g. an MP3 player, and play the sound via the vehi-cle loudspeakers. The sound can be adjusted via iDrive. Connecting 1 Connection for audio playback:1/8 in/3,5 mm jack plug To play audio tracks through the vehicle...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 189 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity USB/audio interface You can connect audio devices to the USB/audio interface, e.g. an iPod or a USB device (MP3 player, USB memory stick). You can then operate th...

US B/audio interf ace 190 4. Select "USB" or the name of the audio device and press the controller. 5. The playback starts with the first track. With programmable memory/direct selection buttons You can save the function "USB" on the pro-grammable memory/direct selection buttons to s...

Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t D riv in g ti ps 191 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls C o m m uni ca ti o n s M o bi lity Random play sequence You can play back the tracks of the selected list in random order, e.g. all tracks of an artist. 1. Select the current track and press the co...

Communications This chapter summarizes how to operate your mobile phone using iDrive or voice control and how to use BMW Assist or TeleService. Communications Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG

Telep h oning 194 Telephoning The concept Your BMW is equipped with a full mobile phone preparation package. After pairing a suitable mobile phone in the vehicle once, you can oper-ate the mobile phone via iDrive, with the buttons on the steering wheel and by voice.A mobile phone that has been paire...

195 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity mobile phone from the vehicle if you wish to place a call with the mobile phone. Commissioning Pairing mobile phone in vehicle The following prerequisites must be...

Telep h oning 196 7. Change into the second field from the top, select "Phone" and press the controller. 8. Select "Pair new phone" and press the con-troller. 9. Select "Start pairing" and press the control-ler. The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-played. Preparation wit...

197 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity As soon as a mobile phone is detected by the vehicle, the phone book entries stored on the SIM card or on your mobile phone are transmit-ted to your vehicle. This...

Telep h oning 198 List of paired mobile phones The mobile phones for which the vehicle has stored the pairing data can be displayed. If sev-eral paired mobile phones are detected by the vehicle simultaneously, you can operate the mobile phone highest up in the list via the vehi-cle.You can change th...

199 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity 8. Select "Delete device" and press the con-troller. The unpaired mobile phone is deleted from the list.The phone book entries and the lists of stored pho...

Telep h oning 200 Adjusting volume Turn the knob during a call to select the desired volume.This volume for the hands-free system is main-tained, even if the other audio sources are set to minimum volume.You can also adjust the volume with buttons on the steering wheel, refer to page 11 . The settin...

201 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Accepting a call Press the button on the steering wheel.Alternative:"Accept" is selected.Press the controller. Rejecting a call Select "Reject" an...

Telep h oning 202 2. "End call" is selected:Press the controller. Dialing a phone number from phone book or a phone number stored in a list Phone numbers you have called, incoming calls and the entries of the phone book are stored in lists when the mobile phone is connected to the vehicle vi...

205 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system From mobile phone to hands-free system* You can continue calls begun outside the Blue-tooth range of the vehic...

Telep h oning 206 Example: dialing phone numbers To start the dialog:Press the button on the steering wheel. Setting volume of instructions You can adjust the volume for the instructions from the system: Turn the knob during instructions.This volume for the instructions is maintained, even if the ot...

207 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Creating and editing voice phone book* Store entry:An entry always consists of a name and phone number. Delete entry:You can delete any entry from the voice phone...

Telep h oning 208 2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front and press down until it engages. To remove the snap-in adapter:Press the area 1 around the button. Inserting mobile phone 1. Remove the protective cap from the mobile phone's antenna connector if necessary, so that the mobile phone can eng...

209 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity BMW Assist BMW Assist provides you with various services. For example, the position data of your vehicle can be transmitted to the BMW Assist Response Center if a...

BMW Assis t 210 In addition, you can be provided with other ser-vices, e.g. the concierge service or information on route planning, traffic conditions, and the weather. With Critical Calling, you can make a limited number of calls via the BMW Assist Response Center, e.g. if you do not have your mobi...

BMW Assis t 212 The data relevant for service are transmitted. Your BMW center will contact you to set up an appointment for service. Contacting BMW Customer Relations For information on all aspects of your vehicle, you can contact BMW Customer Relations. 1. Press the button. This opens the start me...

213 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity Displaying transmitted data Select the received message if necessary and press the controller. Dialing a phone number or transferring an address for destination g...

BMW Assis t 214 Blocking services* If you block the services, the connection to BMW Assist is deactivated. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Turn the controller until "Settings" is selected and press the controller. 4. Turn the contr...

215 En te rt a in m e n t Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on M o bi lity 4. Turn the controller until "BMW Service set-tings" is selected and press the controller. 5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller unti...

Mobility This section helps you maintain your mobility by supplying important information on vital topics including fuels and lubricants, wheels and tires, service, maintenance and roadside assistance. Mobility Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG

R e fueling 218 Refueling Switch off the engine before refueling, otherwise no fuel can be filled into the tank and a message is displayed. < When handling fuel, always observe all applicable precautionary measures and regulations. Never transport reserve fuel con-tainers in the vehicle. These co...

M o bi lity 219 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler nozzle during refueling, otherwise this leads to > prematur...

Wh eels and tire s 220 Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure Information for your safety The condition of the tires and the maintenance of the specified tire pressure are crucial not only to the tire's service life, but also to driving com-fort and most importantly, driving safety. Checking press...

M o bi lity 225 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t 550i Tire identification marks Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire makes it easier to identify and choose the right tires. Tire size Speed letter Q ...

M o bi lity 227 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Tire condition Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear, signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged in the tread. Check the tread depth. Minimum tread dep...

Wh eels and tire s 228 Retreaded tires BMW does not recommend that you use retreaded tires, as driving safety may be impaired. The causes for this include the possi-bly different tire casing structures and the often wide variations in their age, which can result in a limited service life. < The r...

Under t h e ho od 230 Under the hood Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the required professional technical training. If you do not know what repair procedures to follow, have work on your vehicle done only by your BMW center or a workshop that works ac...

M o bi lity 231 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Engine compartment 1 Filler spout for engine oil, refer to Adding engine oil 2 Starting-aid terminal, refer to page 248 3 Filler neck for washer fluid of the head...

Under t h e ho od 232 Engine oil The engine oil consumption is dependent on driving style and driving conditions. Checking engine oil level Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil level check.The condition for the most accurate indication of the oil level possible is measurement with the eng...

M o bi lity 233 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Adding engine oil Do not add 1 US quart/1 liter of oil until a corre-sponding message is shown on the Control Dis-play. Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km, ...

M o bi lity 235 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Maintenance BMW maintenance system The BMW maintenance system supports the preservation of the traffic and operating safety of your BMW. The ultimate objective is...

Maintenance 236 Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface Components which are decisive for the exhaust-gas composition can be checked via the OBD socket with a device.This socket is located to the left on the driver's side, on the underside of the instrument panel under a cover. Exhaust-gas valu...

M o bi lity 237 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Replacing components Onboard toolkit Sedan The onboard toolkit is located in the luggage compartment lid.Loosen the wing nut to open. Sports Wagon The onboard too...

Replacing components 238 Lamps and bulbs Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-tion to vehicle safety. You must be duly diligent in replacing them. BMW recommends having your BMW center perform any work that you do not feel competent to perform yourself or that is not described here. Never touc...

Replacing components 240 2. Remove the connector and replace the bulb. Turning lamps* H3 bulb, 55 watts 1. Remove the sealing cap, refer to Access to lamps. 2. Push the locking bar to the side out of the anchor and fold upward. 3. Remove the connector and take out the bulb. 4. Replace the bulb and r...

Replacing components 242 Lamps in luggage compartment lid License plate lamp 5-watt bulb, C5W 1. Insert screwdriver into the slot and press to the right, refer to arrows. This releases the lamp. 2. Remove the lamp and replace the bulb. Sports Wagon: Brake lamp and backup lamp 1. Turn the locks to th...

M o bi lity 243 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t What you will need To avoid rattling noises later on, note the posi-tions of the tools before removing them, then return them to their initial positions after com...

Replacing components 244 Compact wheel* 1. Unscrew the wing nut 1 . 2. Remove the washer 2 laterally. 3. Take out the tool mounts 3 . 4. Remove the compact wheel. Preparing wheel change 1. Observe the safety precautions above. 2. Prevent the vehicle from rolling:Place the chock behind the front whee...

M o bi lity 245 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Protect valve stems with valve stem seal caps against dirt and contamina- tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source of gradual air loss. < 4. Initialize t...

Replacing components 246 In glove compartment 1. Release both quick-release fasteners. 2. Fold the cover forward or remove. Sedan: in cargo bay 1. Lift up floor mat. 2. Release the quick-release fastener of the right side panel and pull out the panel. Sports Wagon: in cargo bay 1. Unhook the retaini...

M o bi lity 247 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t Giving and receiving assistance Emergency request Conditions for an emergency request: > Full preparation package mobile phone. With this equipment, an emergen...

Giving and receiv ing as sistance 248 Sedan Loosen the wing nut to open. Sports Wagon Release the two quick-release fasteners and fold down the trim piece. First-aid kit* Some of the articles contained in the first-aid kit have a limited service life. Therefore, check the expiration dates of the con...

M o bi lity 249 Re fe re n c e At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t 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 foun...

Giving and receiv ing as sistance 250 Sedan: It is located in the toolkit in the luggage com-partment lid, refer to page 237 . Sports Wagon: It is located in the toolkit behind the left side panel in the cargo bay, refer to page 237 . Use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it a...

Reference This 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 you are looking for. Reference Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG

Technical data 254 Technical data Engine data 528i/xi 535i/xi 550i Displacement cu in/cm μ 182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979 292.8/4,799 No. of cylinders 6 6 8 Maximum output hp 230 300 360 at engine speed rpm 6,500 5,800 6,300 Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270 300/407 360/488 at engine speed rpm 2,750 1,400-5,...

Re fe re n c e 255 At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Dimensions All dimensions are given in inches/mm. Vehicle height with xDrive: 58.3 in/1,482 mmSmallest turning circle diam.: 37.5 ft/11.4 m, with xDrive 39 ft/11....

Technical data 256 All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 39 ft/11.9 m Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG

Re fe re n c e 257 At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Weights Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. Sedan 52...

Technical data 258 Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight. Capacities Sports Wagon 535xi Curb weight > Manual transmission lbs./kg 4,100/1,860 > Automatic transmission lbs./kg 4,144/1,880 Approved gross vehicle weight > Manual transmission lbs./kg 5,291/2,40...

Re fe re n c e 259 At a g la n c e Co n tr o ls D riv in g ti ps C o m m uni ca ti o n s Na v iga ti on En te rt a in m e n t M o bi lity Short commands of voice command system With short commands you can run certain func-tions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the import...

E verything from A to Z 264 Everything from A to Z Index "..." Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions, and indicates where to find them in the text. A ABS Antilock Brake System 91 – indicator lamp 94 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 70 Accepted calls 202 Acce...

E verything from A to Z 266 Blower, refer to Air volume 116 "Bluetooth" 195 "BMW Assist" 210 BMW Assist 209 – activating 214 – concierge service 212 – contacting BMW Customer Relations 212 – displaying vehicle data 215 – offered services 209 – roadside assistance 210 – TeleService 21...