User Manual 2008 BMW 550i

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User Manual

For 2008 BMW 550I.

The Ultimate

Driving Machine

Owner's Manual

for Vehicle

Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG

Contents

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Summary of Contents for BMW 2008 BMW 550I:

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 â¦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

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File name: 2008-bmw-550i.pdf

File size: 7.03 MB

File Language: English

Pages: 288

Author: BMW

Updated: 2023-07-17

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Specifications

Brand: BMW

Model: 2008 BMW 550I

Category: Cars

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