Table Of Contents - BMW SERIE 5-E60-2006 Owner's Handbook Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents4
About This Owner's Handbook5
Notes5
Overview5
Status At Time Of Printing6
Maintenance And Repair6
Parts And Accessories6
Driving Area9
Around The Steering Wheel: Controls And Displays9
Instrument Cluster11
Indicator And Warning Lamps12
Principle12
Explanatory Text Messages12
Around The Centre Console: Controls And Displays13
Idrive15
Controls15
Menu Summary16
Operating Principle16
Start Menu16
Calling Up The Start Menu16
Comfort Menu Item Selection17
Displays In The Menu17
Operating Principle At A Glance18
Status Information19
Assistance Window19
Switching Control Display On/Off20
Selecting Display20
Switching Assistance Window On/Off20
Voice Input System21
Symbol In The Owner's Handbook21
Speaking Commands21
Activating Voice Input21
Ending Or Interrupting Voice Input22
Commands22
Having Possible Commands Read Aloud22
Using Alternative Commands22
Opening And Closing27
Key/Remote Control27
Remote Control With Integrated Key27
Integrated Key27
Personal Profile28
Central Locking28
Personal Profile Settings28
Opening And Closing: From The Outside29
Operating From Outside29
Operating From Inside29
Unlocking29
Locking30
Comfort Closing30
Switching On The Interior Light30
Panic Mode30
Opening And Closing: From The Inside31
Malfunctions31
Via The Door Lock31
Comfort Operation31
Luggage Compartment Lid/Tailgate32
Unlocking And Opening32
Opening From Outside32
Touring: Opening And Closing Rear Window33
Locking Separately33
Releasing And Opening Manually33
Touring: Tailgate33
Touring: Automatic Tailgate Operation34
Adjusting Limit Of Opening34
Alarm System35
Opening Tailgate35
Closing The Tailgate35
Comfort Access36
Switching Off Alarm36
Indicator Lamp Displays36
Avoiding False Alarms36
Operating Requirements37
Special Features In Contrast To Conventional Remote Control37
Switching On Radio Readiness37
Starting The Engine37
Windows38
Before Driving A Car With Automatic Transmission Into A Car Wash38
Changing The Battery38
Trap Protection38
Glass Roof, Electric39
Safety Switch39
Accessories Near The Windows39
Raising39
Touring: Panorama Glass Roof40
Automatic Opening And Closing40
After A Power Failure40
Comfort Position41
Vent Position41
After The Ignition Is Switched Off41
Adjusting43
Safe Seated Position43
Airbags43
Head Restraints43
Seats44
Adjusting Manually44
Electrical Adjustment44
Thigh Support44
Adjusting Lumbar Support45
Active Backrest Width Adjustment45
Easy Entry/Exit45
Seat, Mirror And Steering Wheel Position Memory46
Memorising46
Request With Remote Control46
Calling Up46
Front Seats: Adjusting Height47
Front Seats: Adjusting Angle47
Seat Belts48
Adjusting Side Sections On Comfort Seat48
Front Head Restraint, Active48
Rear Seats: Adjusting Height48
Heated Seats49
Active Seat Ventilation49
Damaged Seat Belts49
Temperature Distribution49
Active Seat50
Mirrors50
Door Mirrors50
Folding Mirrors In And Out50
Steering Wheel51
Passenger-Side Mirror Tilt-Down – Automatic Parking Function51
Inside Mirror51
Electric Steering-Wheel Lock51
Heated Steering Wheel52
Programmable Buttons On The Steering Wheel52
Operating A Function53
Child Safety54
Key Switch For Front Passenger Airbag54
Always Carry Children At The Rear54
Deactivating/Reactivating54
Functional State Of Front Passenger Airbag55
Fitting Child Restraint Systems55
On The Front Passenger's Seat55
Isofix Child Seat Mountings55
When Driving With Children56
Child Safety Catches In Rear Doors56
Safety Switch For Window Lifts56
Touring: Rear Seats56
Driving57
Ignition Lock57
Start/Stop Button57
Removing The Remote Control From The Ignition Lock57
Manual Gearbox58
Automatic Transmission With Steptronic58
Sequential Manual Gearbox Smg58
Exceptional Starting Conditions58
Stopping Engine59
Handbrake59
Indicator Lamp59
Reverse60
Selector Lever Positions60
Sequential Mode60
Gear Indicator60
Gear Changes61
Dynamic Driving Control61
D Drive Mode61
Activating The System61
Deactivating The System62
Acceleration Assistant62
Moving The Selector Lever62
Displays In The Instrument Cluster62
Flashing Turn Indicators/Headlight Flasher63
Sport Program And M/S Manual-Shift Mode63
Kick-Down63
Indicating A Turn63
Wiper System64
Triple Turn Signal64
Switching On Wipers64
Activating The Rain Sensor64
Washer Fluid65
Cruise Control65
Washer Fluid Reservoir65
Cleaning Windscreen And Headlights65
One Lever For All Functions66
Maintaining And Memorising Speed, Accelerating66
Interrupting Cruise Control66
Active Cruise Control67
Braking Sensation67
Professional Navigation System67
Smg67
Maintaining Current Speed68
Setting The Desired Speed68
Selecting Distance68
Recalling The Memorised Desired Speed And Distance Level69
System Limits70
Radar Sensor70
Vehicles Pulling Out70
Warning Lamps70
Everything Under Control72
Odometer, Outside Temperature Display, Clock72
Revolution Counter72
Coolant Temperature72
Energy Control73
Fuel Gauge73
Computer73
Reserve73
Average Fuel Consumption74
Resetting Values74
Entering Distance Manually74
Service Requirements75
Journey Computer75
Display Options75
Further Information76
Entering Dates Of Statutory Emissions Tests And Vehicle Inspections76
Symbols76
Check Control77
Order Of Importance Of Check Control Messages77
Displaying Memorised Check Control Messages78
Displaying The Urgency Of Malfunctions78
Displaying Further Information Subsequently78
Speed Limit79
Stopwatch79
Messages Displayed At End Of A Journey79
Displaying, Setting Or Altering Limit79
Settings On The Control Display80
Setting Time80
Taking An Intermediate Time Reading80
Brightness Of The Control Display81
Adjusting Settings81
Switching On Hour Signal81
Setting The Time Format81
Units Of Measurement82
Language Of The Control Display82
Technical Features For Driving Comfort And Safety83
Park Distance Control Pdc83
Automatic Activation83
Audible Warning Signals83
Driving Stability Control Systems84
Malfunction84
Pdc With Optical Warning84
Anti-Lock Brake System Abs84
Dynamic Brake Control Dbc85
Dynamic Stability Control Dsc85
Dynamic Traction Control Dtc85
Deactivating Dsc85
Activating Dtc86
Deactivating Dtc86
Activating Hdc86
Deactivating Hdc86
Dynamic Drive87
Touring: Self-Levelling Suspension87
Using Hdc87
Run Flat Indicator Rpa88
Initialising The System88
Active Steering89
Indication Of A Flat Tyre89
Run-Flat Tyres89
Two-Stage Brake Lights90
Protective Effect91
Operational Status Of Airbag System91
Airbag System Faulty91
Head-Up Display92
Switching On/Off92
Selecting Displays92
Adjusting Brightness92
Special Windscreen93
Care Notes93
Lights94
Side Lights/Low-Beam Headlights94
Low-Beam Headlights94
Headlight Courtesy Delay Feature94
Adaptive Head Light95
Headlight Beam Throw Adjustment95
Automatic Driving Lights Control95
Activating Adaptive Head Light95
High-Beam Headlights/Parking Lights96
High-Beam Headlights Assistant96
Xenon Headlights96
Right Or Left Parking Lights96
Fog Lights97
Turning Up And Down Manually97
Front Fog Lights97
Instrument Lighting98
Interior Light98
Switching Interior Light On/Off Manually98
Reading Lights98
Climate99
Equipment Versions99
Air Vents99
Automatic Air Conditioning100
Preferred Interior Climate100
Auto Program100
Adjusting Air Distribution Manually100
Switching Cooling Function On And Off101
Recirculated-Air Mode101
Rear Window Heating101
Ventilation At Front101
Adjusting Temperature For The Upper Body Area102
Rear-Seat Area Ventilation102
Micro-Filter102
Automatic Air Conditioning With Extended Range Of Features103
Intensity Of The Auto Program103
Temperature104
Defrosting Windows And Removing Mist104
Air Distribution Adjusting Manually104
Maximum Cooling Effect105
Automatic Air Recirculation Control Auc/Recirculated-Air Mode105
Residual Heat105
Independent Ventilation Principle106
Independent Ventilation System/Auxiliary Heater106
Switching Off Automatic Air Conditioning106
Micro-Filter And Activated Charcoal Filter106
Independent Ventilation System107
Auxiliary Heater107
Switching On And Off Directly107
Preselecting Switch-On Times107
Activating The Switch-On Time108
Remote Control108
Interference109
New Remote Control109
Practical Interior Equipment110
Integrated Universal Remote Control110
Checking Compatibility110
Fixed-Code Hand-Held Transmitter110
Roller Sun Blinds111
Alternating-Code Hand-Held Transmitter111
Deleting Memorised Programs111
Roller Sun Blind For Rear Window111
Glove Box112
Centre Armrest Front112
Rechargeable Hand Lamp112
Open The Top Section112
Storage Compartments113
Drinks Holders113
Front Ashtray113
Ventilating The Lower Section113
Cigarette Lighter, Front114
Rear Ashtray114
Connecting Electrical Appliances114
Rear Centre Console115
Centre Armrest At Rear115
Saloon: Through-Loading System115
Ski Bag116
Securing The Load116
Removing Ski Bag116
Touring: Load Area117
Load Area Cover117
Enlarging The Load Area117
Partition Net117
Compartment In Floor118
Folding Up Spare Wheel Cover118
Storage Package118
Tensioning Straps118
Hook119
Floor Compartments119
Partitioning The Rear Compartment119
Driving Hints122
Driving Precautions123
Running-In123
General Driving Notes123
Hot Exhaust System123
Diesel Particle Filter124
Mobile Communication Equipment124
Inside And Outside Mirrors, Automatic-Dim124
Aquaplaning124
Safe Braking125
Before Entering A Car Wash125
Rule Of The Road125
Halogen Lights125
Load126
Roof Rack127
Mounting Points127
Loading The Roof Rack127
Towing A Trailer128
Cover Flap128
Trailer Tow Hitch128
Nose Weight128
Climatic Comfort Windscreen129
Counteracting Snaking129
Trailer Stability Control129
Downhill Gradients129
Navigation132
Starting Navigation System133
Navigation Dvd133
Display In The Assistance Window133
Inserting Navigation Dvd133
Destination Input135
Using Navigation135
Entering A Destination Manually135
Selecting Country136
Entering A Destination By Town Or City Name136
Entering Destination Via Postcode137
Entering Road, House Number And Junction137
Entering A Street And Junction137
Entering A Street Without Indicating A Town/City137
Starting Route Guidance From A Manual Destination Input138
Displaying Information On The Destination138
Entering A House Number138
Entering A Destination Via Voice Commands139
Selecting A Country139
Entering A Destination139
Entering A Street And A House Number139
Selecting A Destination From A Map140
Selecting The Destination Via Information141
Destinations List141
Address Book142
Incorporating The Destination Into Route Guidance142
Editing The Destination List142
Calling Up The Address Book142
Saving The Car's Position143
Business And Professional Navigation Systems143
Business Navigation System143
Selecting Destinations From The Address Book144
Changing Destinations From Address Book144
Deleting Destinations From Address Book Individually144
Deleting All Destinations From Address Book145
Saving Home Address145
Selecting A Route146
Altering Route Criteria146
Wordmatch Principle147
Starting Route Guidance148
Ending/Resuming Route Guidance148
In The Destinations List148
Displaying The Route149
Displaying Arrow View149
Displaying Map View150
Changing Map View150
Displaying Roads And Places Along The Route150
Route Guidance By Spoken Instructions151
Switching Spoken Instructions On/Off151
Repeating And Cancelling Spoken Instructions151
Changing The Route152
Adjusting The Volume Of The Spoken Instructions152
Changing The Course Of A Route152
Avoiding Sections Of Route152
Traffic Information153
Switching Traffic Information Transmission On/Off153
Selecting Tmc Stations153
Calling Up Traffic Information Manually154
Representation Of Traffic Information In The Map View155
Traffic Information During Route Guidance155
Avoiding Congestion155
Displaying The Car's Position156
Troubleshooting157
What To Do If157
Entertainment160
On/Off And Settings161
Buttons Near The Cd Player161
Adjusting Volume162
Tone Control162
Altering Tone Settings162
Adjusting The Volume Of Traffic Reports162
Treble And Bass163
Balance And Fader163
Speed-Dependent Volume Control163
Professional Logic7 Hifi System163
Resetting The Tone Settings164
Equaliser164
Radio165
Listening To The Radio165
Changing Stations165
Professional Radio165
Changing Selection Criteria166
Sampling Stations, Scan166
Frequency Selection, Manual166
Updating Station With Best Reception Signal166
Memorising Stations167
Automatically Sorting Stations168
Changing Memory Location168
Radio Data System Rds168
Switching Rds On/Off168
Traffic Reports169
Switching Traffic Reports On/Off169
Selecting Stations For Traffic Reports169
Cd Player And Cd Changer170
Listening To Cds170
Removing Navigation Dvd170
Cd Player: Starting Cd170
Cd Changer: Starting A Cd171
Selecting A Track171
Buttons Next To Cd Player171
Via Idrive171
Sampling Tracks, Scan172
Displaying Information On The Track172
Repeating Tracks173
Compressed Audio Files173
Random Play174
Fast Forward/Reverse174
Removing The Cd Magazine174
Loading/Emptying The Cd Magazine174
Inserting The Cd Magazine175
General Malfunctions175
Malfunctions With Individual Cds/Dvds175
General Care175
Tv176
Channels176
Changing Channel176
Adjusting The Picture177
Updating Display Of Receivable Channels177
Adjusting The Brightness And Contrast177
Resetting177
Mobility180
Refuelling181
Fuel Filler Flap181
Manual Release181
Fuel Tank Capacity181
Fuel Grade182
Tank Cap182
National-Market Versions Supplied To Run On Leaded Fuel182
Winter-Grade Diesel Oil182
Wheels And Tyres183
Tyre Pressures183
Condition Of Tyres183
Minimum Tread Depth183
New Wheels And Tyres184
Age Of Tyres184
The Right Wheels And Tyres184
Snow Chains185
Special Characteristics Of Winter Tyres185
Tyre Storage185
Recommended Makes Of Tyre185
In The Engine Compartment186
Important Parts Of The Engine Compartment187
Engine Oil187
Checking The Engine Oil Level On Diesel Engines187
Checking The Engine Oil Level On Petrol Engines188
Possible Messages188
Adding Engine Oil188
Approved Engine Oils189
Alternative Oil Grades189
Coolant189
Checking Coolant Level189
Brake System190
Brake Fluid190
Brake Pads190
Maintenance191
Bmw Maintenance System191
Condition Based Service Cbs191
Service Data In The Remote Control191
Socket For On-Board Diagnosis Obd192
Recycling192
Exhaust Emissions192
Replacing Parts193
Toolkit193
Wiper Blades, Renewing193
Lights And Bulbs193
Halogen Headlights194
Side And Parking Lights194
Front Flashing Turn Indicator195
Side Flashing Turn Indicators195
Rear Lights195
Centre Brake Light196
Lights In The Side Section196
Lights In Luggage Compartment Lid196
Light-Emitting Diodes Led196
Changing A Wheel197
What You Need197
Touring: Removing And Installing Floor Panel Flap Of Storage Package197
Compact Wheel198
Preparations For Changing A Wheel198
Jacking Up The Car198
Fitting The Wheel198
Car Battery199
After Fitting199
Driving With The Compact Wheel Fitted199
Thiefproof Wheel Studs199
Fuses200
Disposal200
Power Failure200
Mutual Aid201
Emergency Call201
Warning Triangle201
Making An Emergency Call201
First Aid Pouch202
Mobile Service202
Starting With A Flat Battery202
Tow-Starting, Towing Away203
Connecting The Jump Leads203
Using Towing Eye203
Being Towed204
Towing Methods204
Access To Screw Thread204
Tow-Starting205
With Towrope205
With Breakdown Truck205
With Breakdown Truck 525Xi, 530Xi, 530Xd205
Reference208
Technical Data209
Engine Data209
Fuel Consumption, Carbon Dioxide/Θ Emissions210
Dimensions213
Weights215
Performance221
Filling Capacities223
Short Commands For The Voice Input System224
Communication224
Index229