Owner's Handbook for Vehicle Contents A to Z The Ultimate Driving Machine Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 525xi 530xi 530xd 520d 525d 530d 535d Owner's Handbook Congratulations on your choice of a BMW. The better you are acquainted with your car, the easier you will find it is to handle. We would therefore like to offer you the following advice: Please read the Owner's Handbook before setting out in your new BMW. It contains important notes on how to operate the car, enabling you to derive maximum benefit from the technical advantages of your BMW. It also contains useful information which will help you to uphold both the operating safety and full resale value of your BMW. Supplementary information is provided in the other documents of on-board literature. We wish you many a safe and enjoyable journey, BMW AG Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG © 2005 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced, wholly or in part, without written permission from BMW AG, Munich. Order No. 01 41 0 159 725 English VIII/05, 05 09 510 Printed in Germany Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG The quickest access to a particular topic or item is by consulting the detailed alphabetical index, see page 228. Navigation 132 Starting navigation system 134 Destination input 147 Route guidance 156 What to do if ... About this Owner's Handbook 4 Notes Overview 8 14 20 Driving area iDrive Voice input system Entertainment 160 On/off and settings 164 Radio 169 CD player and CD changer 175 TV Reference 208 Technical data 223 Short commands for the voice input system 228 From A-Z Driving hints 122 Driving precautions Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Entertainment Navigation Opening and closing Adjusting Child safety Driving Everything under control Technical features for driving comfort and safety 93 Lights 98 Climate 109 Practical interior equipment 26 42 53 56 71 82 Mobility 180 182 185 190 192 200 Refuelling Wheels and tyres In the engine compartment Maintenance Replacing parts Mutual aid Driving hints Controls Controls Overview Contents Notes Notes About this Owner's Handbook We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Handbook easy to find. The quickest access to a specific topic or item is by consulting the detailed alphabetical index at the end. Consult the first chapter for an overview of your car. When the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember to hand over this Owner's Handbook; it is an important part of the car. Symbols used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle. Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively for your vehicle. Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment. < Marks the end of a specific item of information. Additional sources of information If you have any queries, BMW Service will be glad to advise you. Information on BMW, e.g. on technical aspects, can also be found on the Internet at www.bmw.com. * Identifies optional extras or specific nationalmarket items of equipment, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing. "..." Identifies texts on the control display for selecting functions. {...} Identifies commands for the voice input system. {{...}} Identifies replies by the voice input system. Symbol for components and assemblies Recommends that you study the relevant section of this Owner's Handbook in connection with a particular part or assembly. 4 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG Your car When you ordered your BMW, you chose various items of equipment.This Owner's Handbook describes all models and equipment specifications which BMW offers within this particular model line. This explains why the Owner's Handbook may also contain details of items which you have not ordered. The differences can easily be identified by the asterisk * shown against optional extras. If your BMW contains equipment that is not described in this Owner's Handbook, Supplementary Owner's Handbooks will be supplied and you are requested to study and comply with them. In cars with right-hand drive, some of the controls are arranged differently from those shown in the illustrations of this Owner's Handbook.< For your own safety Maintenance and repair The advanced technology behind this car, for example the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, means that specially adapted methods of maintenance and repair are required. Always have the necessary work on your BMW performed either by BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel. If such work is performed inexpertly, it could result in consequential damage and thus constitute a safety risk.< Overview Reference Mobility 5 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG Entertainment The high safety and quality standards of BMW vehicles are maintained by unceasing development work on designs, equipment and accessories. In rare instances, your car may therefore differ from the information supplied in the Owner's Handbook. Navigation Status at time of printing BMW recommends using parts and accessory products on this car that are specifically approved for this purpose by BMW. You are recommended to consult BMW Service for advice on Genuine BMW parts and accessories, other BMW-approved products and competent advice on all related matters. The safety and compatibility of these parts and products in conjunction with BMW vehicles have been checked by BMW. BMW accepts product liability for them. BMW cannot accept liability for parts or accessory products of any kind which it has not approved. BMW is unable to assess each individual product of outside origin as to its suitability for use on BMW vehicles without safety risk. Nor can suitability be assured if an official permit has been issued for it in a specific country. Tests performed for such permits cannot always cover all operating conditions for BMW vehicles, and some of them therefore are insufficient.< Driving hints Parts and accessories Controls Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG Overview This summary of buttons, switches and displays serves as an initial guide. In addition, it gives you an insight into the principles behind the various ways in which functions can be performed. Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG Driving area Driving area Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 5 Saloon: roller sun blind* for rear window 110 Safety switch for rear windows 38 Opening and closing windows 37 Folding outside mirrors in and out* 49 Adjusting outside mirrors 49 Parking position function* 50 6 Flashing turn indicators 62 High-beam headlights, headlight flasher 95 High-beam headlights assistant* 95 Parking lights 95 Check Control 76 Computer 72 8 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG 7 Buttons on the steering wheel Telephone*: > Press: receiving and ending a call, dial starting* for a selected phone number and redialling if no phone number has been selected > Press and hold down: redialling 12 Horn, entire surface 13 Heated steering wheel* 51 Steering wheel adjustment* 50 Overview Reference Mobility 9 Entertainment Navigation Driving hints Controls 14 Cruise control* 64 Active Cruise Control* 66 Volume control 15 Releasing the engine compartment lid 185 Activating/deactivating voice input system* 20 Changing radio station Selecting a music track Changing TV station* Scrolling in the telephone book and in lists of stored numbers Individually programmable* 51 Individually programmable 51 8 9 Instrument cluster 10 Windscreen wipers 63 Rain sensor 63 Touring: rear window wiper 64 19 10 Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 56 Instrument lighting 97 Front fog lights* 96 16 Opening the luggage compartment lid/ tailgate 33 17 Rear fog lights* 97 Headlight beam throw adjustment 94 Head-Up Display* 91 18 Side lights 93 Low-beam headlights 93 Automatic driving lights control* 94 Adaptive head light* 94 High-beam headlights assistant* 95 11 Ignition lock 56 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG Driving area Instrument cluster 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Flashing turn indicators Speedometer Indicator and warning lamps 11 Display for Active Cruise Control* 68 Revolution counter 71 Energy control 72 Display for > Time/date 71 > Outside temperature 71 > Indicator and warning lamps 76 > Cruise control speed* 64 > Desired speed for Active Cruise Control* 66 8 Display for > Distance recorder ­ odometer ­ and trip distance recorder 71 > Computer 72 > Date and remaining distance to next Service 74 > Automatic transmission with Steptronic* 61 > Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG* 59 > Hill Descent Control HDC* 85 > High-beam headlights assistant* 95 > Current Check Control message 76 9 Fuel gauge 72 10 Resetting trip distance recorder 71 10 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG Indicator and warning lamps Principle Indicator lamps not accompanied by text messages The following indicator lamps in display area 1 indicate that certain functions are active: Front fog lights* 96 Indicator and warning lamps may light up in a variety of colours and combinations both in the panel 1 and in the display 2. Some lamps in the panel are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine starts or the ignition is switched on. Dynamic Traction Control DTC 85 High-beam headlights/ headlight flasher 95 Rear fog lights* 97 Lamp flashes: DSC or DTC is regulating the propulsive and brake forces in order to maintain driving stability 84 Explanatory text messages Text messages appearing along the lower edge of the control display explain the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps that have come on. 11 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference You can call up further information, e.g. on the cause of a fault and on what action is required, via the Check Control, see page 76. Mobility Entertainment Navigation Driving hints Controls Handbrake applied 58 Overview If action is required as a matter of urgency, this information is flashed up as soon as the accompanying lamp comes on. Driving area Around the centre console: controls and displays 12 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reading lights 97 Making an emergency call* 200 Interior light 97 Glass roof, electric* 38 Panorama glass roof* 39 Indicator/warning light, front passenger airbags* 54 Control display 14 Hazard warning flashers Central locking system 30 > Tracks 160 12 Eject button for > Navigation DVD* 160 > Audio CD 160 13 Drive for navigation DVD for Professional* navigation system 132 14 Drive for > Navigation DVD for Business* navigation system 132 > Audio CD 160 15 Switching entertainment audio output on/ off and adjusting volume 160 16 Seat heating* 48 Active seat ventilation* 48 Active backrest width adjustment* 44 Active seat* 49 Park Distance Control PDC* 82 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 85 17 Controller 14 Can be turned, pressed, or moved horizontally in four directions 18 Activating voice input system* 20 19 Calling up start menu on control display 15 20 Dynamic Driving Control* 60 10 Automatic air conditioning 99 Automatic air conditioning with extended range of features* 102 Temperature adjustment, left/ right 99, 103 Air distribution 99, 103 Automatic air distribution and volume 99, 102 Cooling function 100, 104 Automatic Recirculated Air Control AUC* 104 Recirculated-air mode 100, 104 Maximum cooling effect* 104 Residual heat utilisation* 104 Switching off automatic air conditioning 100, 105 Air volume 99, 103 Defrosting windows and removing mist 100, 103 Heated rear window 99, 102 13 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 725 © 09/05 BMW AG Reference Mobility Entertainment Navigation Driving hints Controls Overview Microphone for hands-free operation of the telephone* and for the voice input system* 20 11 Changing > Radio stations 160 iDrive iDrive iDrive integrates the functions of a large number of switches. These functions can now be controlled from one central point. The basic menu-guided operating principle is explained below. Details of how to control individual functions are provided under the descriptions of the items of equipment concerned. Controls 1 2 3 Control display button To call up the start menu Controller You can select menu items and adjust settings with the controller: ...