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This chapter is intended
to provide you with
in
for
mat
io
n fo
r com
ple
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con
tro
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Its ex
tensive arra
y of fe
atures and acces
sories,
both for driving and for you
r own safety,
comfort
and conve
nience, are describe
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Using this Owner's Manual
6
Notes
6
The Individual Vehicle
7
For Your Own Safety
7
Maintenance and Repairs
7
Editorial Notice
7
Parts and Accessories
8
California Proposition 65 Warning
8
Reporting Safety Defects
9
At a Glance
11
Cockpit
12
Ignition Lock
13
Instrument Cluster
14
Indicator and Warning Lamps
15
Around the Center Console: Controls and Displays
16
Idrive
18
Menu Overview
19
Operating Principle
19
Assistance Window
22
Voice Command System
25
Controls
29
Opening and Closing
30
Central Locking System
31
Panic Mode
33
Compartment Lid
33
Manual Operation
34
Automatic Locking
34
Luggage Compartment Lid
35
Unlocking and Opening
35
Emergency Release
36
Rear Window
36
Opening from Inside
37
Alarm System
39
Interior Motion Sensor
40
Starting Engine
41
Opening Luggage Compartment Lid
41
Replacing Battery
42
Panorama Glass Sunroof
45
Adjusting
47
Lumbar Support
49
Head Restraints
51
Safety Belts
52
Active Seat Ventilation
53
Seat Heating
53
Active Seat
54
Exterior Mirrors
55
Interior Rearview Mirror
55
Steering Wheel Heating
56
Transporting Children Safely
58
Driving
63
Ignition Lock
63
Switching off Engine
64
Automatic Transmission with
65
Indicator Lamp
65
Transmission Positions
65
Dynamic Driving Control
68
Headlamp Flasher
69
Turn Signals
69
Rain Sensor
70
Wiper System
70
Cruise Control
71
Washer Fluid
71
Active Cruise Control
72
While Driving
75
Warning Lamps
76
Radar Sensors
76
System Limitations
77
Everything under Control
80
Energy Control
81
Fuel Gauge
81
Average Fuel Consumption
82
Trip Computer
82
Service Requirements
83
Additional Information
83
Check Control
85
Speed Limit
87
Settings on Control Display
88
Technology for Comfort, Convenience and Safety
92
Abs Antilock Brake System
93
Dsc Dynamic Stability Control
94
The Concept
95
Dynamic Drive
96
Tpm Tire Pressure Monitor
99
Active Steering
101
Brake Force Display
102
Head-Up Display
104
Driving Hints
106
Bmw Night Vision
106
Leaving Lane Warning
108
Lamps
110
Automatic Headlamp Control
110
Daytime Running Lamps
111
Adaptive Head Light
112
Switching off
112
Fog Lamps
114
Reading Lamps
115
Instrument Lighting
114
Interior Lamps
114
Climate
116
A Congenial Climate
117
Rear Window Defroster
118
Residual Heat
119
Maximum Cooling
119
Parked Car Ventilation
120
Practical Interior Accessories
123
Sun Blinds
124
Glove Compartment
125
Storage Compartments
126
Clothes Hooks
126
Cup Holders
127
Connecting Electrical Devices
128
Partition Net
131
Ski Bag
133
Driving Tips
135
Things to Remember When Driving
136
General Driving Notes
137
Driving through Water
138
Rear Window Wiper
139
Cargo Loading
139
Stowing Cargo
140
Navigation
143
Starting Navigation System
144
Destination Entry
146
Entering Destination
149
Saving Destination
150
Destination List
152
Address Book
153
Selecting Route
156
Destination Guidance
158
Displaying Route
159
Traffic Information
162
Displaying Current Position
165
Displaying Traffic Obstructions
165
What to Do if
167
Entertainment
169
On/Off and Tone
170
Adjusting Volume
171
Radio
174
Storing Stations
176
Satellite Radio
181
CD Player and CD Changer
184
Selecting a Track
185
AUX-In Connection
190
Usb/Audio Interface
191
Communications
195
Telephoning
196
Activating/Deactivating Bluetooth Link
201
Receiving Calls
202
Voice Commands
207
BMW Assist
211
Roadside Assistance
212
Displaying Vehicle Data
217
Mobility
219
Refueling
220
Fuel Tank Capacity
221
Fuel Specifications
221
Wheels and Tires
222
Tire Identification Marks
227
Tire Identification Number
227
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
228
Tire Condition
229
New Wheels and Tires
229
Special Characteristics of Winter Tires
230
Snow Chains
231
Under the Hood
232
Engine Compartment
233
Engine Oil
234
Adding Engine Oil
235
Approved Engine Oils
235
Checking Coolant Level
235
Maintenance
237
Replacing Components
239
Lamps and Bulbs
240
Xenon Lamps
241
Tail Lamps
242
Changing Wheels
244
Vehicle Battery
247
Battery Care
247
Charging Battery
247
Giving and Receiving Assistance
249
Jump Starting
250
Connecting Jumper Cables
251
Being Towed
252
Reference
255
Technical Data
256
Short Commands of Voice Command System
261
Everything from a to Z
266
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Brand
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Model
2008 5 Series
Category
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Language
English
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