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Driving area
8
Driving a
rea
Around the st
eering wheel: controls
and displays
1
Sa
loon
: r
olle
r s
un bl
ind
*
for
rear
window
110
2
Safety switc
h for rear windows
38
3
Op
en
ing
and
clo
sin
g w
ind
ow
s
37
4
Fol
din
g ou
ts
ide
mir
ro
rs in
and
ou
t
*
49
5
Adjusting outside mirrors
49
Parking position functi
on
*
50
6
Flashing turn
indicators
62
High-beam headli
ghts, headlight
flasher
95
High-beam headli
ghts
assistan
t
*
95
Parking lights
95
Check Control
76
Computer
72
8
10
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
4
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
Around the Steering Wheel: Controls and Displays
9
Instrument Cluster
11
Indicator and Warning Lamps
12
Principle
12
Explanatory Text Messages
12
Around the Centre Console: Controls and Displays
13
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
Key Switch for Front Passenger Airbag
54
Always Carry Children at the Rear
54
Deactivating/Reactivating
54
Functional State of Front Passenger Airbag
55
Fitting Child Restraint Systems
55
On the Front Passenger's Seat
55
ISOFIX Child Seat Mountings
55
When Driving with Children
56
Child Safety Catches in Rear Doors
56
Safety Switch for Window Lifts
56
Touring: Rear Seats
56
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
Navigation
132
Starting Navigation System
133
Navigation DVD
133
Display in the Assistance Window
133
Inserting Navigation DVD
133
Destination Input
135
Using Navigation
135
Entering a Destination Manually
135
Selecting Country
136
Entering a Destination by Town or City Name
136
Entering Destination Via Postcode
137
Entering Road, House Number and Junction
137
Entering a Street and Junction
137
Entering a Street Without Indicating a Town/City
137
Starting Route Guidance from a Manual Destination Input
138
Displaying Information on the Destination
138
Entering a House Number
138
Entering a Destination Via Voice Commands
139
Selecting a Country
139
Entering a Destination
139
Entering a Street and a House Number
139
Selecting a Destination from a Map
140
Selecting the Destination Via Information
141
Destinations List
141
Address Book
142
Incorporating the Destination into Route Guidance
142
Editing the Destination List
142
Calling up the Address Book
142
Saving the Car's Position
143
Business and Professional Navigation Systems
143
Business Navigation System
143
Selecting Destinations from the Address Book
144
Changing Destinations from Address Book
144
Deleting Destinations from Address Book Individually
144
Deleting All Destinations from Address Book
145
Saving Home Address
145
Selecting a Route
146
Altering Route Criteria
146
Wordmatch Principle
147
Starting Route Guidance
148
Ending/Resuming Route Guidance
148
In the Destinations List
148
Displaying the Route
149
Displaying Arrow View
149
Displaying Map View
150
Changing Map View
150
Displaying Roads and Places Along the Route
150
Route Guidance by Spoken Instructions
151
Switching Spoken Instructions On/Off
151
Repeating and Cancelling Spoken Instructions
151
Changing the Route
152
Adjusting the Volume of the Spoken Instructions
152
Changing the Course of a Route
152
Avoiding Sections of Route
152
Traffic Information
153
Switching Traffic Information Transmission On/Off
153
Selecting TMC Stations
153
Calling up Traffic Information Manually
154
Representation of Traffic Information in the Map View
155
Traffic Information During Route Guidance
155
Avoiding Congestion
155
Displaying the Car's Position
156
Troubleshooting
157
What to Do if
157
Entertainment
160
On/Off and Settings
161
Buttons Near the CD Player
161
Adjusting Volume
162
Tone Control
162
Altering Tone Settings
162
Adjusting the Volume of Traffic Reports
162
Treble and Bass
163
Balance and Fader
163
Speed-Dependent Volume Control
163
Professional LOGIC7 Hifi System
163
Resetting the Tone Settings
164
Equaliser
164
Radio
165
Listening to the Radio
165
Changing Stations
165
Professional Radio
165
Changing Selection Criteria
166
Sampling Stations, Scan
166
Frequency Selection, Manual
166
Updating Station with Best Reception Signal
166
Memorising Stations
167
Automatically Sorting Stations
168
Changing Memory Location
168
Radio Data System RDS
168
Switching RDS On/Off
168
Traffic Reports
169
Switching Traffic Reports On/Off
169
Selecting Stations for Traffic Reports
169
CD Player and CD Changer
170
Listening to Cds
170
Removing Navigation DVD
170
CD Player: Starting CD
170
CD Changer: Starting a CD
171
Selecting a Track
171
Buttons Next to CD Player
171
Via Idrive
171
Sampling Tracks, Scan
172
Displaying Information on the Track
172
Repeating Tracks
173
Compressed Audio Files
173
Random Play
174
Fast Forward/Reverse
174
Removing the CD Magazine
174
Loading/Emptying the CD Magazine
174
Inserting the CD Magazine
175
General Malfunctions
175
Malfunctions with Individual Cds/Dvds
175
General Care
175
Tv
176
Channels
176
Changing Channel
176
Adjusting the Picture
177
Updating Display of Receivable Channels
177
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast
177
Resetting
177
Mobility
180
Refuelling
181
Fuel Filler Flap
181
Manual Release
181
Fuel Tank Capacity
181
Fuel Grade
182
Tank Cap
182
National-Market Versions Supplied to Run on Leaded Fuel
182
Winter-Grade Diesel Oil
182
Wheels and Tyres
183
Tyre Pressures
183
Condition of Tyres
183
Minimum Tread Depth
183
New Wheels and Tyres
184
Age of Tyres
184
The Right Wheels and Tyres
184
Snow Chains
185
Special Characteristics of Winter Tyres
185
Tyre Storage
185
Recommended Makes of Tyre
185
In the Engine Compartment
186
Important Parts of the Engine Compartment
187
Engine Oil
187
Checking the Engine Oil Level on Diesel Engines
187
Checking the Engine Oil Level on Petrol Engines
188
Possible Messages
188
Adding Engine Oil
188
Approved Engine Oils
189
Alternative Oil Grades
189
Coolant
189
Checking Coolant Level
189
Brake System
190
Brake Fluid
190
Brake Pads
190
Maintenance
191
BMW Maintenance System
191
Condition Based Service CBS
191
Service Data in the Remote Control
191
Socket for On-Board Diagnosis OBD
192
Recycling
192
Exhaust Emissions
192
Replacing Parts
193
Toolkit
193
Wiper Blades, Renewing
193
Lights and Bulbs
193
Halogen Headlights
194
Side and Parking Lights
194
Front Flashing Turn Indicator
195
Side Flashing Turn Indicators
195
Rear Lights
195
Centre Brake Light
196
Lights in the Side Section
196
Lights in Luggage Compartment Lid
196
Light-Emitting Diodes LED
196
Changing a Wheel
197
What You Need
197
Touring: Removing and Installing Floor Panel Flap of Storage Package
197
Compact Wheel
198
Preparations for Changing a Wheel
198
Jacking up the Car
198
Fitting the Wheel
198
Car Battery
199
After Fitting
199
Driving with the Compact Wheel Fitted
199
Thiefproof Wheel Studs
199
Fuses
200
Disposal
200
Power Failure
200
Mutual Aid
201
Emergency Call
201
Warning Triangle
201
Making an Emergency Call
201
First Aid Pouch
202
Mobile Service
202
Starting with a Flat Battery
202
Tow-Starting, Towing Away
203
Connecting the Jump Leads
203
Using Towing Eye
203
Being Towed
204
Towing Methods
204
Access to Screw Thread
204
Tow-Starting
205
With Towrope
205
With Breakdown Truck
205
With Breakdown Truck 525Xi, 530Xi, 530Xd
205
Reference
208
Technical Data
209
Engine Data
209
Fuel Consumption, Carbon Dioxide/Θ Emissions
210
Dimensions
213
Weights
215
Performance
221
Filling Capacities
223
Short Commands for the Voice Input System
224
Communication
224
Index
229
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Brand
BMW
Model
525d
Category
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Language
English
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