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BMW 530x Owner's Manual

BMW 530x Owner's Manual (259 pages)

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

Table of Contents

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

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