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Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG
Owner's Manual for Vehicle The Ultimate Driving Machine Contents A-Z Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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...time to maintaining the value of technical features. We therefore have compiled for you in your new vehicle. We wish you for choosing a BMW. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your... and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG BMW AG Online Edition for Canadian models. 528i 535i 550i 528i xDrive 535i xDrive Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you an enjoyable driving experience...
...time to maintaining the value of technical features. We therefore have compiled for you in your new vehicle. We wish you for choosing a BMW. It contains important data and instructions intended to assist you before starting off in gaining maximum use and satisfaction from your... and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG BMW AG Online Edition for Canadian models. 528i 535i 550i 528i xDrive 535i xDrive Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you an enjoyable driving experience...
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© 2008 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Online Edition for recycling. US English VIII/08, 03 10 510 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG
© 2008 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. Online Edition for recycling. US English VIII/08, 03 10 510 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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Communications 194 Telephoning 209 BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 24 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Voice command system At a glance Controls 30 47 58 62 79 ... and CD changer AUX-IN connection USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 220 222 232 237 239 243 253 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the hood Maintenance Care Replacing...
Communications 194 Telephoning 209 BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 24 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Voice command system At a glance Controls 30 47 58 62 79 ... and CD changer AUX-IN connection USB-audio interface/mobile phone audio interface Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips 220 222 232 237 239 243 253 Refueling Wheels and tires Under the hood Maintenance Care Replacing...
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...in this Owner's Manual as quickly as equipment and functions not yet available at the back of this Owner's Manual for information on BMW, e.g. Identifies Control Display texts used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable... you to care more effectively for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Should you sell your vehicle. These sections contain information on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com. * Indicates special equipment, country-specific ...
...in this Owner's Manual as quickly as equipment and functions not yet available at the back of this Owner's Manual for information on BMW, e.g. Identifies Control Display texts used Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable... you to care more effectively for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Should you sell your vehicle. These sections contain information on the Internet at www.bmwusa.com. * Indicates special equipment, country-specific ...
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... Edition for your vehicle. Therefore, have corresponding work is not carried out properly, there is possible that our vehicles continue to BMW repair procedures with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment available with advanced,...Controls At a glance the use of a model with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work on your own vehicle. For your BMW, you have decided in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals. For this Owner's Manual could ...
... Edition for your vehicle. Therefore, have corresponding work is not carried out properly, there is possible that our vehicles continue to BMW repair procedures with individualized equipment and features. This Owner's Manual describes the entire array of options and equipment available with advanced,...Controls At a glance the use of a model with correspondingly trained personnel. If this work on your own vehicle. For your BMW, you have decided in this Owner's Manual, please refer to the accompanying Supplementary Owner's Manuals. For this Owner's Manual could ...
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... law requires us to the vehicle, compromise its occupants. In addition, certain fluids contained in laboratory animals. Always protect your BMW center for additional information.< Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may cause extensive damage to issue... the following warning: Engine exhaust and a wide variety of the BMW Limited Warranty. BMW cannot test every product made by washing thoroughly with the vehicle's electrical system, or affect the validity of automobile components...
... law requires us to the vehicle, compromise its occupants. In addition, certain fluids contained in laboratory animals. Always protect your BMW center for additional information.< Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may cause extensive damage to issue... the following warning: Engine exhaust and a wide variety of the BMW Limited Warranty. BMW cannot test every product made by washing thoroughly with the vehicle's electrical system, or affect the validity of automobile components...
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... motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. You can also obtain other information about these warranties is covered by mail at 1-888-327-4236 (... injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. To contact NHTSA, you read this publication thoroughly. You can also obtain other countries, or contact Transport...
... motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov For Canadian customers Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-related defect to notifying BMW of North America, LLC. You can also obtain other information about these warranties is covered by mail at 1-888-327-4236 (... injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, in individual problems between you, your dealer, or BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. To contact NHTSA, you read this publication thoroughly. You can also obtain other countries, or contact Transport...
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At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you in becoming acquainted with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG
At a glance This overview of buttons, switches and displays is intended to familiarize you in becoming acquainted with your vehicle's operating environment. The section will also assist you with the control concepts and options available for operating the various systems. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 5 Rear side window safety switch 43 Sedan: sun blind* for rear window 122 Opening and closing windows 42 Adjusting exterior mirrors 54 Automatic curb monitor* 55 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 55 6 Turn signals 68 High beams, headlamp flasher 110 High-beam assistant* 110 Roadside parking lamps 110 Check Control 84 Computer 80 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG
Cockpit Cockpit Around the steering wheel: controls and displays 1 2 3 4 5 Rear side window safety switch 43 Sedan: sun blind* for rear window 122 Opening and closing windows 42 Adjusting exterior mirrors 54 Automatic curb monitor* 55 Folding exterior mirrors in and out* 55 6 Turn signals 68 High beams, headlamp flasher 110 High-beam assistant* 110 Roadside parking lamps 110 Check Control 84 Computer 80 10 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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... wiper 70 10 Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 62 16 Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate 36, 37 17 Head-Up Display* 102 BMW Night Vision* 104 Navigation Reference Mobility 11 Communications Entertainment 18 Parking lamp 108 Daytime running lamps* 109 Low beams 108 Welcome lamps 108 Automatic headlamp... assistant* 110 19 Instrument lighting 112 Fog lamps* 112 11 Ignition lock 62 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips 15 Releasing hood 232 Controls At a glance
... wiper 70 10 Starting/stopping engine and switching ignition on/off 62 16 Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate 36, 37 17 Head-Up Display* 102 BMW Night Vision* 104 Navigation Reference Mobility 11 Communications Entertainment 18 Parking lamp 108 Daytime running lamps* 109 Low beams 108 Welcome lamps 108 Automatic headlamp... assistant* 110 19 Instrument lighting 112 Fog lamps* 112 11 Ignition lock 62 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Driving tips 15 Releasing hood 232 Controls At a glance
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... active cruise control* 75 9 Fuel gauge 80 10 Resetting trip odometer 79 12 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG
... active cruise control* 75 9 Fuel gauge 80 10 Resetting trip odometer 79 12 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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... during starting of the engine or when the ignition is switched on . 13 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Explanatory text messages Driving tips The indicator and warning lamps can be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp...
... during starting of the engine or when the ignition is switched on . 13 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Explanatory text messages Driving tips The indicator and warning lamps can be shown as soon as the corresponding lamp...
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Cockpit Around the center console: controls and displays 14 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG
Cockpit Around the center console: controls and displays 14 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG
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... Programmable memory buttons 22 14 Drive for navigation DVDs* 142 > track 168 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Active seat ventilation* 54 At a glance
... Programmable memory buttons 22 14 Drive for navigation DVDs* 142 > track 168 15 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Active seat ventilation* 54 At a glance
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... use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG The following section provides an introduction to open the menus directly. The control of switches. iDrive iDrive iDrive combines the functions of a large number...
... use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG The following section provides an introduction to open the menus directly. The control of switches. iDrive iDrive iDrive combines the functions of a large number...
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Buttons on the controller MENU RADIO CD NAV Function Opens the main menu Opens the Radio menu Opens the last Entertainment menu, e.g. CD or AUX TEL BACK OPTION Opens the Telephone menu Opens the previous menu Not possible from the main menu Opens the Options menu 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Opens the Navigation menu From the Navigation menu: opens the main menu At a glance
Buttons on the controller MENU RADIO CD NAV Function Opens the main menu Opens the Radio menu Opens the last Entertainment menu, e.g. CD or AUX TEL BACK OPTION Opens the Telephone menu Opens the previous menu Not possible from the main menu Opens the Options menu 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Opens the Navigation menu From the Navigation menu: opens the main menu At a glance
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... inspections > Settings for telephone You can open all of the iDrive functions using five menu items. Opening start menu. iDrive Menu overview Communication > Telephone* > BMW Assist* or BMW TeleServices* Operating principle From radio readiness, refer to page 62, the following message is hidden after approx. 10 seconds. This displays the start menu...
... inspections > Settings for telephone You can open all of the iDrive functions using five menu items. Opening start menu. iDrive Menu overview Communication > Telephone* > BMW Assist* or BMW TeleServices* Operating principle From radio readiness, refer to page 62, the following message is hidden after approx. 10 seconds. This displays the start menu...
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... menu items by pressing the controller. Settings are displayed graphically or numerically. 3 19 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips In the start menu, you : > Opening of a menu item of the start menu in the last display...
... menu items by pressing the controller. Settings are displayed graphically or numerically. 3 19 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips In the start menu, you : > Opening of a menu item of the start menu in the last display...
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... the individual steps under Settings on Control Display, Setting time, refer to 1 20 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG the highlight moves > Menu items shown in this view.
... the individual steps under Settings on Control Display, Setting time, refer to 1 20 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG the highlight moves > Menu items shown in this view.