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BMW 530 xi Owner's Handbook Manual (249 pages)

Brand: BMW | Category: Automobile | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
4
About this Owner's Handbook

5
- Notes
  5
  - Overview
    5
  - Status at Time of Printing
    6
  - Maintenance and Repair
    6
  - Parts and Accessories
    6
Overview

8
- Driving Area
  9
- Idrive
  15
  - Controls
    15
  - Menu Summary
    16
  - Operating Principle
    16
  - Start Menu
    16
  - Calling up the Start Menu
    16
  - Comfort Menu Item Selection
    17
  - Displays in the Menu
    17
  - Operating Principle at a Glance
    18
  - Status Information
    19
  - Assistance Window
    19
  - Switching Control Display On/Off
    20
  - Selecting Display
    20
  - Switching Assistance Window On/Off
    20
- Voice Input System
  21
  - Symbol in the Owner's Handbook
    21
  - Speaking Commands
    21
  - Activating Voice Input
    21
  - Ending or Interrupting Voice Input
    22
  - Commands
    22
  - Having Possible Commands Read Aloud
    22
  - Using Alternative Commands
    22
Controls

26
- Opening and Closing
  27
  - Key/Remote Control
    27
  - Remote Control with Integrated Key
    27
  - Integrated Key
    27
  - Personal Profile
    28
  - Central Locking
    28
  - Personal Profile Settings
    28
  - Opening and Closing: from the Outside
    29
  - Operating from Outside
    29
  - Operating from Inside
    29
  - Unlocking
    29
  - Locking
    30
  - Comfort Closing
    30
  - Switching on the Interior Light
    30
  - Panic Mode
    30
  - Opening and Closing: from the Inside
    31
  - Malfunctions
    31
  - Via the Door Lock
    31
  - Comfort Operation
    31
  - Luggage Compartment Lid/Tailgate
    32
  - Unlocking and Opening
    32
  - Opening from Outside
    32
  - Touring: Opening and Closing Rear Window
    33
  - Locking Separately
    33
  - Releasing and Opening Manually
    33
  - Touring: Tailgate
    33
  - Touring: Automatic Tailgate Operation
    34
  - Adjusting Limit of Opening
    34
  - Alarm System
    35
  - Opening Tailgate
    35
  - Closing the Tailgate
    35
  - Comfort Access
    36
  - Switching off Alarm
    36
  - Indicator Lamp Displays
    36
  - Avoiding False Alarms
    36
  - Operating Requirements
    37
  - Special Features in Contrast to Conventional Remote Control
    37
  - Switching on Radio Readiness
    37
  - Starting the Engine
    37
  - Windows
    38
  - Before Driving a Car with Automatic Transmission into a Car Wash
    38
  - Changing the Battery
    38
  - Trap Protection
    38
  - Glass Roof, Electric
    39
  - Safety Switch
    39
  - Accessories Near the Windows
    39
  - Raising
    39
  - Touring: Panorama Glass Roof
    40
  - Automatic Opening and Closing
    40
  - After a Power Failure
    40
  - Comfort Position
    41
  - Vent Position
    41
  - After the Ignition Is Switched off
    41
- Adjusting
  43
  - Safe Seated Position
    43
  - Airbags
    43
  - Head Restraints
    43
  - Seats
    44
  - Adjusting Manually
    44
  - Electrical Adjustment
    44
  - Thigh Support
    44
  - Adjusting Lumbar Support
    45
  - Active Backrest Width Adjustment
    45
  - Easy Entry/Exit
    45
  - Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel Position Memory
    46
  - Memorising
    46
  - Request with Remote Control
    46
  - Calling up
    46
  - Front Seats: Adjusting Height
    47
  - Front Seats: Adjusting Angle
    47
  - Seat Belts
    48
  - Adjusting Side Sections on Comfort Seat
    48
  - Front Head Restraint, Active
    48
  - Rear Seats: Adjusting Height
    48
  - Heated Seats
    49
  - Active Seat Ventilation
    49
  - Damaged Seat Belts
    49
  - Temperature Distribution
    49
  - Active Seat
    50
  - Mirrors
    50
  - Door Mirrors
    50
  - Folding Mirrors in and out
    50
  - Steering Wheel
    51
  - Passenger-Side Mirror Tilt-Down – Automatic Parking Function
    51
  - Inside Mirror
    51
  - Electric Steering-Wheel Lock
    51
  - Heated Steering Wheel
    52
  - Programmable Buttons on the Steering Wheel
    52
  - Operating a Function
    53
- Child Safety
  54
- Driving
  57
  - Ignition Lock
    57
  - Start/Stop Button
    57
  - Removing the Remote Control from the Ignition Lock
    57
  - Manual Gearbox
    58
  - Automatic Transmission with Steptronic
    58
  - Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG
    58
  - Exceptional Starting Conditions
    58
  - Stopping Engine
    59
  - Handbrake
    59
  - Indicator Lamp
    59
  - Reverse
    60
  - Selector Lever Positions
    60
  - Sequential Mode
    60
  - Gear Indicator
    60
  - Gear Changes
    61
  - Dynamic Driving Control
    61
  - D Drive Mode
    61
  - Activating the System
    61
  - Deactivating the System
    62
  - Acceleration Assistant
    62
  - Moving the Selector Lever
    62
  - Displays in the Instrument Cluster
    62
  - Flashing Turn Indicators/Headlight Flasher
    63
  - Sport Program and M/S Manual-Shift Mode
    63
  - Kick-Down
    63
  - Indicating a Turn
    63
  - Wiper System
    64
  - Triple Turn Signal
    64
  - Switching on Wipers
    64
  - Activating the Rain Sensor
    64
  - Washer Fluid
    65
  - Cruise Control
    65
  - Washer Fluid Reservoir
    65
  - Cleaning Windscreen and Headlights
    65
  - One Lever for All Functions
    66
  - Maintaining and Memorising Speed, Accelerating
    66
  - Interrupting Cruise Control
    66
  - Active Cruise Control
    67
  - Braking Sensation
    67
  - Professional Navigation System
    67
  - Smg
    67
  - Maintaining Current Speed
    68
  - Setting the Desired Speed
    68
  - Selecting Distance
    68
  - Recalling the Memorised Desired Speed and Distance Level
    69
  - System Limits
    70
  - Radar Sensor
    70
  - Vehicles Pulling out
    70
  - Warning Lamps
    70
- Everything under Control
  72
  - Odometer, Outside Temperature Display, Clock
    72
  - Revolution Counter
    72
  - Coolant Temperature
    72
  - Energy Control
    73
  - Fuel Gauge
    73
  - Computer
    73
  - Reserve
    73
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    74
  - Resetting Values
    74
  - Entering Distance Manually
    74
  - Service Requirements
    75
  - Journey Computer
    75
  - Display Options
    75
  - Further Information
    76
  - Entering Dates of Statutory Emissions Tests and Vehicle Inspections
    76
  - Symbols
    76
  - Check Control
    77
  - Order of Importance of Check Control Messages
    77
  - Displaying Memorised Check Control Messages
    78
  - Displaying the Urgency of Malfunctions
    78
  - Displaying Further Information Subsequently
    78
  - Speed Limit
    79
  - Stopwatch
    79
  - Messages Displayed at End of a Journey
    79
  - Displaying, Setting or Altering Limit
    79
  - Settings on the Control Display
    80
  - Setting Time
    80
  - Taking an Intermediate Time Reading
    80
  - Brightness of the Control Display
    81
  - Adjusting Settings
    81
  - Switching on Hour Signal
    81
  - Setting the Time Format
    81
  - Units of Measurement
    82
  - Language of the Control Display
    82
- Technical Features for Driving Comfort and Safety
  83
  - Park Distance Control PDC
    83
  - Automatic Activation
    83
  - Audible Warning Signals
    83
  - Driving Stability Control Systems
    84
  - Malfunction
    84
  - PDC with Optical Warning
    84
  - Anti-Lock Brake System ABS
    84
  - Dynamic Brake Control DBC
    85
  - Dynamic Stability Control DSC
    85
  - Dynamic Traction Control DTC
    85
  - Deactivating DSC
    85
  - Activating DTC
    86
  - Deactivating DTC
    86
  - Activating HDC
    86
  - Deactivating HDC
    86
  - Dynamic Drive
    87
  - Touring: Self-Levelling Suspension
    87
  - Using HDC
    87
  - Run Flat Indicator RPA
    88
  - Initialising the System
    88
  - Active Steering
    89
  - Indication of a Flat Tyre
    89
  - Run-Flat Tyres
    89
  - Two-Stage Brake Lights
    90
  - Protective Effect
    91
  - Operational Status of Airbag System
    91
  - Airbag System Faulty
    91
  - Head-Up Display
    92
  - Switching On/Off
    92
  - Selecting Displays
    92
  - Adjusting Brightness
    92
  - Special Windscreen
    93
  - Care Notes
    93
- Lights
  94
  - Side Lights/Low-Beam Headlights
    94
  - Low-Beam Headlights
    94
  - Headlight Courtesy Delay Feature
    94
  - Adaptive Head Light
    95
  - Headlight Beam Throw Adjustment
    95
  - Automatic Driving Lights Control
    95
  - Activating Adaptive Head Light
    95
  - High-Beam Headlights/Parking Lights
    96
  - High-Beam Headlights Assistant
    96
  - Xenon Headlights
    96
  - Right or Left Parking Lights
    96
  - Fog Lights
    97
  - Turning up and down Manually
    97
  - Front Fog Lights
    97
  - Instrument Lighting
    98
  - Interior Light
    98
  - Switching Interior Light On/Off Manually
    98
  - Reading Lights
    98
- Climate
  99
  - Equipment Versions
    99
  - Air Vents
    99
  - Automatic Air Conditioning
    100
  - Preferred Interior Climate
    100
  - AUTO Program
    100
  - Adjusting Air Distribution Manually
    100
  - Switching Cooling Function on and off
    101
  - Recirculated-Air Mode
    101
  - Rear Window Heating
    101
  - Ventilation at Front
    101
  - Adjusting Temperature for the Upper Body Area
    102
  - Rear-Seat Area Ventilation
    102
  - Micro-Filter
    102
  - Automatic Air Conditioning with Extended Range of Features
    103
  - Intensity of the AUTO Program
    103
  - Temperature
    104
  - Defrosting Windows and Removing Mist
    104
  - Air Distribution Adjusting Manually
    104
  - Maximum Cooling Effect
    105
  - Automatic Air Recirculation Control Auc/Recirculated-Air Mode
    105
  - Residual Heat
    105
  - Independent Ventilation Principle
    106
  - Independent Ventilation System/Auxiliary Heater
    106
  - Switching off Automatic Air Conditioning
    106
  - Micro-Filter and Activated Charcoal Filter
    106
  - Independent Ventilation System
    107
  - Auxiliary Heater
    107
  - Switching on and off Directly
    107
  - Preselecting Switch-On Times
    107
  - Activating the Switch-On Time
    108
  - Remote Control
    108
  - Interference
    109
  - New Remote Control
    109
- Practical Interior Equipment
  110
  - Integrated Universal Remote Control
    110
  - Checking Compatibility
    110
  - Fixed-Code Hand-Held Transmitter
    110
  - Roller Sun Blinds
    111
  - Alternating-Code Hand-Held Transmitter
    111
  - Deleting Memorised Programs
    111
  - Roller Sun Blind for Rear Window
    111
  - Glove Box
    112
  - Centre Armrest Front
    112
  - Rechargeable Hand Lamp
    112
  - Open the Top Section
    112
  - Storage Compartments
    113
  - Drinks Holders
    113
  - Front Ashtray
    113
  - Ventilating the Lower Section
    113
  - Cigarette Lighter, Front
    114
  - Rear Ashtray
    114
  - Connecting Electrical Appliances
    114
  - Rear Centre Console
    115
  - Centre Armrest at Rear
    115
  - Saloon: Through-Loading System
    115
  - Ski Bag
    116
  - Securing the Load
    116
  - Removing Ski Bag
    116
  - Touring: Load Area
    117
  - Load Area Cover
    117
  - Enlarging the Load Area
    117
  - Partition Net
    117
  - Compartment in Floor
    118
  - Folding up Spare Wheel Cover
    118
  - Storage Package
    118
  - Tensioning Straps
    118
  - Hook
    119
  - Floor Compartments
    119
  - Partitioning the Rear Compartment
    119
Driving Hints

122
- Driving Precautions
  123
  - Running-In
    123
  - General Driving Notes
    123
  - Hot Exhaust System
    123
  - Diesel Particle Filter
    124
  - Mobile Communication Equipment
    124
  - Inside and Outside Mirrors, Automatic-DIM
    124
  - Aquaplaning
    124
  - Safe Braking
    125
  - Before Entering a Car Wash
    125
  - Rule of the Road
    125
  - Halogen Lights
    125
  - Load
    126
  - Roof Rack
    127
  - Mounting Points
    127
  - Loading the Roof Rack
    127
  - Towing a Trailer
    128
  - Cover Flap
    128
  - Trailer Tow Hitch
    128
  - Nose Weight
    128
  - Climatic Comfort Windscreen
    129
  - Counteracting Snaking
    129
  - Trailer Stability Control
    129
  - Downhill Gradients
    129

BMW 530 xi Owner's Manual (259 pages)

Brand: BMW | Category: Automobile | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

5
- Using this Owner's Manual
  
  6
  - Additional Sources of Information
    6
  - Notes
    6
    
    Symbols Used
    6
    
    Editorial Notice
    7
    
    For Your Own Safety
    7
    
    Maintenance and Repairs
    7
    
    The Individual Vehicle
    7
    
    California Proposition 65 Warning
    8
    
    Parts and Accessories
    8
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    9
  - Service and Warranty
    9
- At a Glance
  
  11
  - Cockpit
    12
    
    Around the Steering Wheel: Controls and Displays
    12
Ignition Lock

13
- Instrument Cluster
  
  14
  - Indicator and Warning Lamps
    15
  - Explanatory Text Messages
    15
  - Around the Center Console: Controls and Displays
    16
  - Idrive
    18
    
    Menu Overview
    19
    
    Operating Principle
    19
    
    Assistance Window
    22
    
    Selecting Display
    22
    
    Status Information
    22
    
    Switching Control Display Off/On
    23
  - Voice Command System
    24
    
    Activating Voice Command System
    24
- Controls
  
  29
  - Opening and Closing
    30
    
    Keys/Remote Control
    30
    
    Central Locking System
    31
    
    Personal Profile
    31
    
    Opening and Closing: from Outside
    32
    
    Using Remote Control
    32
    
    Compartment Lid
    33
    
    Manual Operation
    34
    
    Opening and Closing: from Inside
    34
    
    Automatic Soft Closing
    35
    
    Luggage Compartment Lid/ Tailgate
    35
    
    Emergency Release
    36
    
    Rear Window
    36
    
    Opening from Inside
    37
    
    Alarm System
    39
    
    The Concept
    39
    
    Comfort Access
    40
    
    Interior Motion Sensor
    40
- Opening Luggage Compartment Lid
  
  41
  - Automatic Transmission
    42
  - Replacing Battery
    42
  - Starting Engine
    42
  - Safety Switch
    43
  - Glass Sunroof*, Electric
    43
  - Adjustments
    47
    
    Sitting Safely
    47
    
    Adjusting Lumbar Support
    48
    
    Seat Adjustment
    48
    
    Easy Entry/Exit
    49
    
    Seat, Mirror and Steering Wheel Memory
    49
    
    Head Restraints
    50
    
    Safety Belts
    51
    
    Heated Seats
    52
    
    Active Seat Ventilation
    53
    
    Automatic Heating
    53
    
    Exterior Mirrors
    53
    
    Steering Wheel
    54
  - Transporting Children Safely
    56
    
    LATCH Child-Restraint Fixing System
    58
- 14 Releasing Hood 204
  
  41
- Ignition Lock
  
  60
  - Driving
    60
    
    Start/Stop Button
    60
    
    Manual Transmission
    61
    
    Starting Engine
    61
    
    Indicator Lamp
    62
    
    Switching off Engine
    62
    
    Selector Lever Positions
    63
    
    SMG Sequential Manual Transmission
    63
    
    Dynamic Driving Control
    64
    
    Automatic Transmission with Steptronic
    65
    
    Turn Signals
    66
    
    Turn Signals/ Headlamp Flasher
    66
    
    Wiper System
    67
  - Rain Sensor
    67
    
    Cruise Control
    68
    
    Washer Fluid
    68
    
    Active Cruise Control
    69
    
    Warning Lamps
    73
    
    Swerving Vehicles
    74
  - Everything under Control
    76
    
    Coolant Temperature
    76
    
    Odometer, Outside Temperature Display, Clock
    76
    
    Average Fuel Consumption
    77
    
    Energy Control
    77
    
    Fuel Gauge
    77
    
    Trip Computer
    78
    
    Additional Information
    79
    
    Display Options
    79
    
    Service Requirements
    79
    
    Check Control
    81
    
    Speed Limit
    83
    
    Setting Time
    84
    
    Settings on Control Display
    84
    
    Units of Measure
    86
  - Technology for Comfort, Convenience and Safety
    87
    
    Automatic Activation
    87
    
    PDC Park Distance Control
    87
    
    Abs Antilock Brake System
    88
    
    Driving Stability Control Systems
    88
    
    Dsc Dynamic Stability Control
    88
    
    Electronic Brake-Force Distribution
    88
    
    Dynamic Drive
    91
    
    Flat Tire Monitor FTM
    91
    
    Initializing System
    92
    
    System Limits
    92
    
    Tpm Tire Pressure Monitor
    93
    
    Resetting System
    94
    
    Active Steering
    95
    
    Brake Force Display
    96
    
    Head-Up Display
    98
    
    Selecting Displays
    99
    
    Setting Brightness
    99
    
    Bmw Night Vision
    100
    
    Driving Hints
    100
    
    Selecting Settings
    101
    
    Automatic Headlamp Control
    103
  - Lamps
    103
    
    Parking Lamps/Low Beams
    103
    
    Pathway Lighting
    103
    
    Adaptive Head Light
    104
    
    Daytime Running Lamps
    104
    
    High Beams/ Roadside Parking Lamps
    104
    
    Switching off
    104
    
    High-Beam Assistant
    105
    
    Fog Lamps
    106
    
    Instrument Lighting
    106
    
    Interior Lamps
    106
    
    Reading Lamps
    106
  - Climate
    107
    
    Automatic Climate Control
    107
    
    A Congenial Climate
    108
    
    Auto Program
    108
    
    Maximum Cooling
    109
    
    Rear Window Defroster
    109
    
    AUC Automatic Recirculated-Air Control/Recirculated-Air Mode
    110
    
    Residual Heat
    110
    
    Microfilter/Activated-Charcoal Filter
    111
    
    Parked Car Ventilation
    111
    
    Rear Ventilation
    111
  - Practical Interior Accessories
    113
    
    Checking Compatibility
    113
    
    Integrated Universal Remote Control
    113
    
    Deleting Stored Programs
    114
    
    Sun Blinds
    114
    
    Front Center Armrest
    115
    
    Glove Compartment
    115
    
    Rechargeable Flashlight
    115
    
    Clothes Hooks
    116
    
    Cup Holders
    116
    
    Storage Compartments
    116
    
    Ashtray, Front
    117
    
    Cigarette Lighter, Front
    117
    
    Connecting Electrical Devices
    117
    
    Center Armrest, Rear
    118
    
    Roll-Up Cover
    119
    
    Separation Net
    120
    
    Securing Cargo
    122
    
    Ski Bag
    122
- Driving Tips
  
  125
  - Things to Remember When Driving
    126
    
    Break-In Period
    126
    
    General Driving Notes
    126
    
    Driving through Water
    127
    
    Starting Assistant
    127
    
    Cargo Loading
    128
    
    Rear Window Wiper
    128
    
    Stowing Cargo
    129
    
    Mounting Points
    130
    
    Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack
    130
- Navigation
  
  133
  - Starting Navigation System
    134
  - Destination Entry
    135
    
    Entering a Destination Manually
    135
    
    Operating Navigation System
    135
    
    Selecting Country
    136
    
    Entering Destination Via Voice
    138
    
    Entering Destination
    139
    
    Map-Guided Destination Selection
    139
    
    Selecting Destination Using Information
    140
    
    Destination List
    141
    
    Opening Address Book
    142
    
    Selecting Route
    144
    
    Word Matching Principle
    145
  - Destination Guidance
    146
    
    Starting Destination Guidance
    146
    
    Terminating/Continuing Destination Guidance
    146
    
    Route Display
    147
    
    Destination Guidance through Voice Instructions
    149
    
    Bypassing Route Sections
    150
    
    Displaying Current Position
    150
  - What to Do if
    151
- Entertainment
  
  153
  - On/Off and Tone
    154
    
    Adjusting Volume
    155
    
    Switching On/Off
    155
    
    Tone Control
    155
  - Radio
    158
    
    Listening to Radio
    158
    
    Storing Stations
    160
    
    Automatically Sorting Stations
    161
    
    High Definition Radio
    162
    
    Displaying Additional Information
    163
    
    Satellite Radio
    163
    
    Enabling or Disabling Channels
    164
  - CD Player and CD Changer
    167
    
    Compressed Audio Files
    167
    
    Listening to Cds
    167
    
    Selecting a Track
    168
    
    Sampling Tracks, Scan
    169
    
    Random Play Sequence
    170
    
    Repeating a Track
    170
    
    Fast Forward/Reverse
    171
  - External Audio Device
    173
    
    Starting Audio Playback
    173
- Communications
  
  175
  - Telephoning
    176
    
    Care Instructions
    176
    
    Operating Options
    176
    
    Suitable Mobile Phones
    176
    
    Activating/Deactivating Bluetooth Link
    179
    
    Adjusting Volume
    180
    
    Operation Via Idrive
    180
    
    Receiving Calls
    181
    
    Changing between Mobile Phone and Hands-Free System
    184
    
    Operation by Voice
    185
    
    Voice Commands
    185
    
    Mounting/Removing Snap-In Adapter
    188
  - Teleservice, BMW Assist
    189
    
    Services Offered
    190
    
    Breakdown Assistance
    191
    
    Adapting Teleservice or BMW Assist
    192
    
    Blocking Services
    192
    
    Displaying Vehicle Data
    193
- Mobility
  
  195
  - Refueling
    196
    
    Fuel Filler Door
    196
    
    Fuel Specifications
    197
    
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    197
  - Wheels and Tires
    198
    
    Tire Identification Marks
    201
    
    Tire Identification Number
    201
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    202
    
    New Wheels and Tires
    203
    
    Run-Flat Tires
    203
    
    Tire Condition
    203
    
    Special Characteristics of Winter Tires
    204
    
    Snow Chains
    205
  - Under the Hood
    206
    
    Checking Engine Oil Level
    207
    
    Engine Compartment
    207
    
    Adding Engine Oil
    208
    
    Approved Engine Oils
    208
    
    Brake Fluid
    209
    
    Brake System
    209
    
    Checking Coolant Level
    209
  - Maintenance
    211
    
    BMW Maintenance System
    211
    
    Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US Models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian Models
    211
    
    Event Data Recorders
    212
    
    Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics Interface
    212
  - Replacing Components
    213
    
    Onboard Tool Kit
    213
    
    Wiper Blade Replacement
    213
    
    High Beams
    214
    
    Lamps and Bulbs
    214
    
    Side-Mounted Turn Signals
    215
    
    Tail Lamps
    215
    
    Xenon Lamps
    215
    
    Changing Wheels
    217
    
    Battery Care
    219
    
    Charging Battery
    219
    
    Vehicle Battery
    219
  - Giving and Receiving Assistance
    221
    
    Initiating an Emergency Call
    221
    
    Warning Triangle
    221
    
    First Aid Kit
    222
    
    Jump Starting
    222
    
    Roadside Assistance
    222
    
    Connecting Jumper Cables
    223
    
    Tow-Starting and Towing
    223
    
    Being Towed
    224
- Reference
  
  227
  - Technical Data
    228
    
    Engine Data
    228
  - Short Commands of Voice Command System
    233
  - Everything from a to Z
    238
    
    Engine Oil
    257
    
    Tire Inflation Pressure
    257

BMW 530 xi Owner's Manual (273 pages)

Brand: BMW | Category: Automobile | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

5
- Using this Owner's Manual
  
  6
  - Notes
    6
    
    Editorial Notice
    7
    
    For Your Own Safety
    7
    
    Maintenance and Repairs
    7
    
    The Individual Vehicle
    7
    
    California Proposition 65 Warning
    8
    
    Parts and Accessories
    8
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    9
- At a Glance
  
  11
  - Cockpit
    12
Ignition Lock

13
- Instrument Cluster
  
  14
  - Indicator and Warning Lamps
    15
  - The Concept
    15
  - Around the Center Console: Controls and Displays
    16
  - Idrive
    18
    
    Menu Overview
    19
    
    Operating Principle
    19
    
    Assistance Window
    22
  - Voice Command System
    24
- Controls
  
  29
  - Opening and Closing
    30
    
    Central Locking System
    32
    
    Compartment Lid
    33
    
    Panic Mode
    33
    
    Manual Operation
    34
    
    Automatic Locking
    35
    
    Luggage Compartment Lid
    36
    
    Opening from Inside
    36
    
    Emergency Release
    37
    
    Rear Window
    37
    
    Alarm System
    39
    
    Interior Motion Sensor
    40
- Opening Luggage Compartment Lid
  
  41
  - Replacing Battery
    42
  - Starting Engine
    42
  - Automatic Transmission
    42
  - Adjusting
    47
    
    Head Restraints
    50
    
    Heated Seats
    52
    
    Active Seat Ventilation
    53
    
    Exterior Mirrors
    54
    
    Interior Rearview Mirror
    54
    
    Steering Wheel Heater
    55
  - Transporting Children Safely
    57
  - Driving
    61
- 14 Releasing Hood 216
  
  41
- Ignition Lock
  
  61
  - Manual Transmission
    62
  - Indicator Lamp
    63
  - Switching off Engine
    63
  - Selector Lever Positions
    64
  - Dynamic Driving Control
    65
  - Automatic Transmission with
    66
  - Headlamp Flasher
    67
  - Turn Signals
    67
  - Rain Sensor
    68
    
    Washer Fluid
    69
    
    Cruise Control
    70
    
    Active Cruise Control
    71
    
    Warning Lamps
    74
  - Wiper System
    68
  - Everything under Control
    77
    
    Energy Control
    78
    
    Fuel Gauge
    78
    
    Average Fuel Consumption
    79
    
    Trip Computer
    79
    
    Additional Information
    80
    
    Service Requirements
    80
    
    Check Control
    82
    
    Speed Limit
    84
    
    Settings on Control Display
    85
  - Technology for Comfort, Convenience and Safety
    88
    
    Abs Antilock Brake System
    89
    
    Dsc Dynamic Stability Control
    90
    
    Dynamic Drive
    92
    
    Flat Tire Monitor Ftm
    93
    
    Active Steering
    97
    
    Brake Force Display
    98
    
    Head-Up Display
    100
    
    Bmw Night Vision
    102
    
    Driving Hints
    102
  - Lamps
    105
    
    Automatic Headlamp Control
    105
    
    Adaptive Head Light
    106
    
    Daytime Running Lamps
    106
    
    Fog Lamps
    107
    
    Instrument Lighting
    107
    
    Interior Lamps
    107
    
    Switching off
    107
    
    Reading Lamps
    108
  - Climate
    109
    
    A Congenial Climate
    110
    
    Maximum Cooling
    111
    
    Rear Window Defroster
    111
    
    Residual Heat
    112
    
    Parked Car Ventilation
    113
  - Practical Interior Accessories
    115
    
    Glove Compartment
    116
    
    Sun Blinds
    116
    
    Rechargeable Flashlight
    117
    
    Clothes Hooks
    118
    
    Cup Holders
    118
    
    Storage Compartments
    118
    
    Front Ashtray
    119
    
    Separation Net
    122
    
    Ski Bag
    124
    
    Securing Cargo
    125
- Driving Tips
  
  127
  - Things to Remember When Driving
    128
    
    Driving through Water
    129
    
    Cargo Loading
    130
    
    Rear Window Wiper
    130
    
    Stowing Cargo
    131
- Navigation
  
  135
  - Starting Navigation System
    136
  - Destination Entry
    137
    
    Entering Destination
    141
    
    Saving Destination
    142
    
    Destination List
    143
    
    Address Book
    144
    
    Selecting Route
    147
  - Destination Guidance
    149
    
    Displaying Route
    150
    
    Traffic Information
    153
    
    Displaying Current Position
    156
  - What to Do if
    158
- Entertainment
  
  161
  - On/Off and Tone
    162
    
    Adjusting Volume
    163
  - Radio
    166
    
    Storing Stations
    168
    
    Satellite Radio
    171
  - CD Player and CD Changer
    175
    
    Selecting a Track
    176
    
    Repeating a Track
    178
  - External Audio Device
    181
- Communications
  
  183
  - Telephoning
    184
    
    Activating/Deactivating Bluetooth Link
    188
    
    Receiving Calls
    189
    
    Operation by Voice
    193
    
    Voice Commands
    194
  - BMW Assist
    198
    
    Breakdown Assistance
    199
    
    Displaying Vehicle Data
    204
- Mobility
  
  207
  - Refueling
    208
    
    Fuel Specifications
    209
    
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    209
  - Wheels and Tires
    210
    
    Tire Identification Marks
    213
    
    Tire Identification Number
    214
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    214
    
    Tire Condition
    215
    
    New Wheels and Tires
    216
    
    Special Characteristics of Winter Tires
    216
    
    Snow Chains
    217
  - Under the Hood
    218
    
    Engine Compartment
    219
    
    Engine Oil
    219
    
    Adding Engine Oil
    220
    
    Approved Engine Oils
    220
    
    Checking Coolant Level
    221
  - Maintenance
    222
  - Replacing Components
    224
    
    Lamps and Bulbs
    225
    
    High Beams
    226
    
    Xenon Lamps
    226
    
    Tail Lamps
    227
    
    Changing Wheels
    228
    
    Battery Care
    231
    
    Charging Battery
    231
    
    Vehicle Battery
    231
  - Giving and Receiving Assistance
    233
    
    Jump Starting
    234
    
    Roadside Assistance
    234
    
    Connecting Jumper Cables
    235
    
    Being Towed
    236
- Reference
  
  239
  - Technical Data
    240
  - Short Commands of Voice Command System
    245
  - Everything from a to Z
    250
    
    Tire Inflation Pressure
    271

BMW 530 xi Owner's Manual (248 pages)

Brand: BMW | Category: Automobile | Size: 9 MB

Table of Contents

4
- Using this Owner's Manual
  
  5
  - Notes
    5
    
    California Proposition 65 Warning
    6
    
    Editorial Notice
    6
    
    For Your Own Safety
    6
    
    Maintenance and Repairs
    6
    
    The Individual Vehicle
    6
    
    Parts and Accessories
    7
    
    Service and Warranty
    7
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    8
- At a Glance
  
  10
  - Cockpit
    11
Ignition Lock

12
- Instrument Cluster
  
  13
  - Indicator and Warning Lamps
    14
  - Around the Center Console: Controls and Displays
    15
  - Idrive
    17
    
    Menu Overview
    18
    
    Operating Principle
    18
    
    Assistance Window
    21
  - Voice Command System
    23
- Controls
  
  28
  - Opening and Closing
    29
    
    Central Locking System
    30
    
    Panic Mode
    32
    
    Manual Operation
    33
    
    Luggage Compartment Lid
    34
    
    Emergency Release
    35
    
    Rear Window
    35
    
    Opening from Inside
    36
    
    Alarm System
    37
    
    Interior Motion Sensor
    38
    
    Remote Control
    39
    
    Automatic Transmission
    40
    
    Replacing Battery
    40
  - Adjustments
    44
    
    Seat Adjustment
    45
    
    Head Restraints
    47
    
    Safety Belts
    48
    
    Heated Seats
    49
- Releasing
  
  49
  - Temperature Distribution
    49
  - Active Seat Ventilation
    50
  - Exterior Mirrors
    50
  - Steering Wheel
    51
  - Transporting Children Safely
    53
    
    Child Seat Security
    54
  - Driving
    57
- Ignition Lock
  
  57
  - Automatic Transmission with
    58
  - Manual Transmission
    58
  - Starting Engine
    58
  - Switching off Engine
    58
  - Indicator Lamp
    59
  - Selector Lever Positions
    60
  - The Concept
    60
  - Dynamic Driving Control
    61
  - Headlamp Flasher
    63
  - Turn Signals
    63
  - Rain Sensor
    64
    
    Cruise Control
    65
    
    Washer Fluid
    65
    
    Active Cruise Control
    66
    
    Warning Lamps
    70
    
    Swerving Vehicles
    71
  - Wiper System
    64
  - Everything under Control
    73
    
    Average Fuel Consumption
    74
    
    Energy Control
    74
    
    Fuel Gauge
    74
    
    Trip Computer
    75
    
    Additional Information
    76
    
    Service Requirements
    76
    
    Check Control
    78
    
    Speed Limit
    80
    
    Settings on Control Display
    81
  - Technology for Comfort, Convenience and Safety
    84
    
    Abs Antilock Brake System
    85
    
    Dsc Dynamic Stability Control
    85
    
    Dynamic Drive
    88
    
    Brake Force Display
    90
    
    Head-Up Display
    93
  - Lamps
    95
    
    Automatic Headlamp Control
    95
    
    Adaptive Head Light
    96
    
    High-Beam Assistant
    96
    
    Instrument Lighting
    98
    
    Reading Lamps
    98
  - Climate
    99
    
    A Congenial Climate
    100
    
    Maximum Cooling
    101
    
    Rear Window Defroster
    101
    
    Residual Heat
    102
    
    Parked Car Ventilation
    103
  - Practical Interior Accessories
    105
    
    Glove Compartment
    106
    
    Roller Sun Blinds
    106
    
    Rechargeable Flashlight
    107
    
    Clothes Hooks
    108
    
    Cup Holders
    108
    
    Storage Compartments
    108
    
    Rear Ashtray
    109
    
    Ski Bag
    111
    
    Separation Net
    112
- Driving Tips
  
  116
  - Things to Remember When Driving
    117
    
    Driving through Water
    118
    
    Cargo Loading
    119
    
    Stowing Cargo
    120
    
    Securing Cargo
    121
- Navigation
  
  124
  - Starting Navigation System
    125
  - Destination Entry
    126
    
    Entering Destination
    130
    
    Destination List
    132
    
    Address Book
    133
    
    Selecting Route
    135
  - Destination Guidance
    137
    
    Displaying Current Position
    141
  - What to Do if
    142
- Entertainment
  
  144
  - On/Off and Tone
    145
    
    Adjusting Volume
    146
  - Radio
    149
    
    Storing Stations
    151
    
    Satellite Radio
    154
  - CD Player and CD Changer
    158
    
    Listening to Cds
    158
    
    Selecting a Track
    159
    
    Repeating a Track
    161
- Communications
  
  166
  - Telephoning
    167
    
    Activating/Deactivating Bluetooth Link
    170
    
    Receiving Calls
    172
    
    Voice Commands
    175
  - Teleservice, BMW Assist
    180
    
    Breakdown Assistance
    182
    
    Displaying Vehicle Data
    183
- Mobility
  
  186
  - Refueling
    187
    
    Fuel Specifications
    188
    
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    188
    
    Premium Unleaded Gasoline
    188
  - Wheels and Tires
    189
    
    Tire Identification Marks
    193
    
    Tire Identification Number
    193
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    193
    
    Tire Condition
    194
    
    New Wheels and Tires
    195
    
    Snow Chains
    196
    
    Special Characteristics of Winter Tires
    196
  - Under the Hood
    197
    
    Engine Compartment
    198
    
    Engine Oil
    198
    
    Adding Engine Oil
    199
    
    Approved Engine Oils
    199
    
    Oil Change
    199
    
    Possible Messages
    199
    
    Brake Fluid
    200
    
    Checking Coolant Level
    200
  - Maintenance
    202
  - Replacing Components
    204
    
    High Beams
    205
    
    Xenon Lamps
    205
    
    Tail Lamps
    206
    
    Changing Wheels
    208
    
    Battery Care
    210
    
    Charging Battery
    210
    
    Vehicle Battery
    210
  - Giving and Receiving Assistance
    212
    
    Jump Starting
    213
    
    Roadside Assistance
    213
    
    Connecting Jumper Cables
    214
    
    Being Towed
    215
- Reference
  
  218
  - Technical Data
    219
  - Short Commands of Voice Command System
    224
  - Everything from a to Z
    228
    
    Engine Oil
    246
    
    Tire Inflation Pressure
    246

BMW 530 xi Owner's Manual (245 pages)

Brand: BMW | Category: Automobile | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
4
Using this Owner's Manual

5
- Notes
  5
- Reporting Safety Defects
  8
At a Glance

10
- Cockpit
  11
- Idrive
  17
  - Menu Overview
    18
  - Operating Principle
    18
  - Assistance Window
    21
- Voice Command System
  23
- Voice Commands
  24
Controls

28
- Opening and Closing
  29
  - From Outside
    30
  - Central Locking System
    30
  - The Concept
    30
  - Panic Mode
    31
  - Manual Operation
    32
  - Luggage Compartment Lid
    34
  - Opening from Inside
    34
  - Emergency Release
    34
  - Rear Window
    35
  - Alarm System
    37
  - Opening and Closing Windows
    38
  - Interior Motion Sensor
    38
- Adjustments
  43
  - Seat Adjustment
    44
  - Head Restraints
    47
  - Safety Belts
    47
  - Heated Seats
    48
  - Active Seat
    49
  - Active Seat Ventilation
    49
  - Exterior Mirrors
    49
  - Steering Wheel
    50
  - Steering Wheel Heater
    50
  - Interior Rearview Mirror
    50
- Transporting Children Safely
  52
- Child Seat Security
  53
- Driving
  57
  - Indicator Lamp
    58
  - Switching off Engine
    58
  - Manual Transmission
    59
  - Selector Lever Positions
    59
  - Dynamic Driving Control
    60
  - Automatic Transmission with Steptronic
    61
  - Turn Signals
    62
  - Headlamp Flasher
    62
  - Wiper System
    63
  - Cruise Control
    64
  - Washer Fluid
    64
  - Active Cruise Control
    65
  - Warning Lamps
    68
  - Swerving Vehicles
    70
- Everything under Control
  72
  - Energy Control
    73
  - Fuel Gauge
    73
  - Average Fuel Consumption
    74
  - Trip Computer
    75
  - Service Requirements
    76
  - Additional Information
    76
  - Check Control
    77
  - Speed Limit
    79
  - Settings on Control Display
    80
- Technology for Comfort, Convenience and Safety
  83
  - Abs Antilock Brake System
    84
  - Dsc Dynamic Stability Control
    85
  - Flat Tire Monitor
    88
  - Active Steering
    89
  - Brake Force Display
    90
  - Head-Up Display
    92
- Lamps
  95
  - Automatic Headlamp Control
    96
  - Adaptive Head Light
    96
  - Reading Lamps
    97
  - Instrument Lighting
    97
- Congenial Climate
  98
  - A Congenial Climate
    99
  - Maximum Cooling
    99
  - Rear Ventilation
    101
  - Parked Car Ventilation
    102
- Practical Interior Accessories
  104
  - Roller Sun Blinds
    105
  - Glove Compartment
    105
  - Center Armrest
    106
  - Cup Holders
    107
  - Storage Compartments
    107
  - Clothes Hooks
    107
  - Rear Ashtray
    108
  - Ski Bag
    110
  - Separation Net
    111
Driving Tips

116
- Things to Remember When Driving
  117
  - Driving through Water
    118
  - Cargo Loading
    119
  - Stowing Cargo
    120
  - Securing Cargo
    121

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