User Manual BMW 2008 535i Car

Documents for BMW 2008 535I

User Manual

For 2008 535I. Also, The document are for others BMW models: 528I, 535I, 550I, 528XI, 535XI

• Notes6
  • Using this Owner's Manual6
  • Symbols used6
  • The individual vehicle7
  • Editorial notice7
  • For your own safety7
  • Service and warranty9
• Cockpit12
  • Around the steering wheel: controls and displays12
  • Instrument cluster14
  • Indicator and warning lamps15
  • Around the center console: controls and displays16
• iDrive18
  • Controls18
  • Menu overview19
  • Operating principle19
  • Status information22
  • Assistance window*22
  • Switching Control Display off/on23
  • Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons23
• Voice command system25
  • The concept25
  • Voice commands25
  • Notes27
• Opening and closing30
  • Keys/remote control30
  • Personal Profile31
  • Central locking system31
  • Opening and closing: Using remote control32
  • Opening and closing: from inside34
  • Doors35
  • Luggage compartment lid/ tailgate35
  • Alarm system39
  • Comfort access*40
  • Windows42
  • Glass sunroof*, electric43
  • Sports Wagon: Panorama glass sunroof45
• Adjusting47
  • Sitting safely47
  • Seats48
  • Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*49
  • Head restraints51
  • Safety belts52
  • Seat heating*53
  • Active seat ventilation*54
  • Active seat*54
  • Mirrors55
  • Steering wheel56
• Transporting children safely58
  • The right place for children58
  • Installing child restraint systems58
  • On trips61
• Driving63
  • Ignition lock63
  • Start/Stop button63
  • Starting engine64
  • Switching off engine64
  • Handbrake65
  • Manual transmission65
  • Automatic transmission with Steptronic*65
  • Sport automatic transmission*68
  • Turn signals/ headlamp flasher69
  • Wiper system70
  • Washer fluid71
  • Cruise control*71
  • Active cruise control*72
• Everything under control80
  • Odometer, outside temperature display, clock80
  • Tachometer80
  • Coolant temperature80
  • Energy Control81
  • Fuel gauge81
  • Computer81
  • Service requirements83
  • Check Control85
  • Speed limit87
  • Stopwatch88
  • Settings on Control Display88
• Technology for comfort, convenience and safety92
  • PDC Park Distance Control*92
  • Driving stability control systems93
  • Starting assistant96
  • Dynamic Drive*96
  • Sports Wagon: self-leveling suspension97
  • FTM Flat Tire Monitor*97
  • TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*99
  • Active steering*101
  • Brake force display102
  • Airbags102
  • Head-Up Display*104
  • BMW Night Vision*106
  • Leaving lane warning*108
• Lamps110
  • Parking lamps/low beams110
  • Adaptive Head Light*112
  • High beams/ roadside parking lamps112
  • High-beam assistant*112
  • Fog lamps*114
  • Instrument lighting114
  • Interior lamps114
• Climate116
  • Automatic climate control116
  • Parked car ventilation120
• Practical interior accessories123
  • Integrated universal remote control*123
  • Sun blinds*124
  • Glove compartment125
  • Center armrest, front125
  • Storage compartments126
  • Cup holders127
  • Ashtray, front127
  • Cigarette lighter, front127
  • Ashtray, rear128
  • Cigarette lighter, rear128
  • Connecting electrical devices128
  • Center armrest, rear129
  • Sedan: Through-loading system*129
  • Sports Wagon: cargo bay130
  • Ski bag*133
• Things to remember when driving136
  • Break-in period136
  • Saving fuel136
  • General driving notes137
  • Cargo loading139
  • Roof-mounted luggage rack*141
• Starting navigation system144
  • Navigation DVD144
  • Display in assistance window144
• Destination entry146
  • Entering a destination manually146
  • Entering destination via voice*149
  • Map-guided destination selection150
  • Selecting destination using information151
  • Destination list152
  • Address book153
  • Selecting route156
  • Word matching principle157
• Destination guidance158
  • Starting destination guidance158
  • Destination guidance, terminating/continuing158
  • Displaying route159
  • Destination guidance via voice instructions161
  • Bypassing route sections162
  • Traffic information*162
  • Displaying current position165
• What to do if …167
• On/off and tone170
  • Controls170
  • Switching on/off171
  • Adjusting volume171
  • Tone control171
• Radio174
  • Listening to radio174
  • Storing stations176
  • Automatically sorting stations*178
  • Weather news flashes*178
  • High Definition Radio*178
• Satellite radio181
  • Enabling or disabling channels181
  • Selecting and storing channel182
• CD player and CD changer184
  • Listening to CDs184
  • Selecting a track185
  • Sampling tracks, scan186
  • Repeating a track187
  • Random play sequence187
  • Fast forward/reverse188
  • CD magazine188
  • Notes189
• AUX-In connection190
  • Connecting190
  • Starting audio playback190
• USB/audio interface191
  • Connecting191
  • Starting audio playback191
  • Selecting a track192
  • Repeating a track192
  • Random play sequence193
  • Fast forward/reverse193
  • Notes193
• Telephoning196
  • The concept196
  • Using a phone in your vehicle196
  • Suitable mobile phones196
  • Care instructions196
  • Operating options196
  • Commissioning197
  • Operation via iDrive202
  • Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system207
  • Operation by voice*207
  • Notes209
  • Mounting/removing snap-in adapter209
• BMW Assist211
  • Requirements211
  • Offered services211
  • Using services212
  • Updating BMW Assist215
  • Displaying vehicle data217
• Refueling220
  • Fuel filler door220
  • Fuel specifications221
• Wheels and tires222
  • Tire inflation pressure222
  • Tire identification marks227
  • Tire condition229
  • Run-flat tires*229
  • New wheels and tires229
  • Snow chains*231
• Under the hood232
  • Hood232
  • Engine compartment233
  • Engine oil234
  • Coolant235
• Maintenance237
  • BMW maintenance system237
  • Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface238
  • Care238
• Replacing components239
  • Onboard toolkit239
  • Wiper blade replacement239
  • Lamps and bulbs240
  • Changing wheels244
  • Vehicle battery247
  • Fuses247
• Giving and receiving assistance249
  • Emergency request249
  • Warning triangle*249
  • First-aid kit*250
  • Roadside Assistance*250
  • Jump starting250
  • Tow-starting and towing251
• Technical data256
  • Engine data256
  • Dimensions257
  • Weights259
  • Capacities260
• Short commands of voice command system261
• Everything from A to Z266
  • Index266