ECU BMW 530I SEDAN 2005 E60 User Guide

Controls
101Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communication
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Folding down rear seat*
1.Open the buckle of the center safety belt in
the rear and insert the belt tab at the end of
the belt into the fixture on the rear window
shelf.
2.Push the corresponding head restraint
down as far as it will go, refer to page42.
3.To unlock, pull the corresponding lever in
the luggage compartment.
4.The unlocked rear seat back moves forward
slightly. Fold the seat back forward by the
head restraint.
When you return the seat back to its
upright position, make sure that the
retainer engages properly. If it is not properly
engaged, transported cargo could enter the vehicle during braking or evasive maneuvers
and endanger the vehicle occupants.<
The lashing eyes in the luggage compartment
provide you with a way to attach luggage com-
partment nets
* or flexible straps for securing
suitcases and luggage, refer to page109.
Ski bag*
Designed for safe, clean transport of up to 4
pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards.
With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length
of up to 6.9 ft/2.10 m. When skis of 6.9 ft/2.10 m
in length are loaded, the ski bag will tend to con-
tract, reducing its overall capacity.
Loading
1.Fold down the center armrest, press the
button and open the cover.
2.Press the button again; the cover in the lug-
gage compartment opens. If you press the
button firmly the first time, this also opens
the cover in the luggage compartment
3.Extend the ski bag between the front seats
and fill it. The zipper facilitates access to the
stowed items and drying of the ski bag.

Practical interior accessories
102 4.Insert the belt tab of the ski bag retaining
strap into the center safety belt buckle that
is marked CENTER.
Make sure to load only cleans skis into the ski
bag. Wrap sharp edges to prevent damage.
Securing cargo
After loading, secure the ski bag and its con-
tents. Tighten the retaining strap on the ten-
sioning buckle for this purpose.
Secure the ski bag in this way. If you fail to
do so, it could move around and endanger
occupants during braking or evasive maneu-
vers.<
To store the ski bag, perform the above steps in
reverse order.
Removing ski bag
The ski bag can be completely removed, e.g. for
faster drying or to allow you to put it to other
uses.
Your BMW center will be glad to provide
you with more detailed information on the
various items of equipment.< 1.Pull the handle forward and pull the ski bag
up and out.
2.Close the cover in the luggage compart-
ment.

Driving tips
109Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communication
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, part of
the load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult the manual for
transporting a trailer to determine how this
may reduce the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The permitted load is the total of the weight of
occupants and cargo/luggage. The greater the
weight of occupants, the less cargo/luggage
can be transported.
Stowing cargo
>Load heavy cargo as far forward and as low
as possible, placing it directly behind the
bulkhead behind the rear seats.
>Cover sharp edges and corners.
>For very heavy cargo when the rear seat is
not occupied, secure each safety belt in the
opposite buckle.
Securing cargo
>Use the luggage net*, luggage straps, or
securing straps to hold down small and
lightweight luggage and cargo.
>Heavy-duty cargo straps
* for securing
larger and heavier objects are available at
your BMW center. Four lashing eyes
mounted in the luggage compartment are
used to secure this lashing equipment, refer
to illustration.
>Please observe the special instructions
supplied with the heavy-duty cargo straps.
Always position and secure the load as
described above. If you do not, it can
endanger the passengers during braking or
evasive maneuvers.
Never exceed either the approved gross vehicle
weight or either of the approved axle loads, refer
to page198, as excessive loads can pose a
safety hazard, and may also place you in viola-
tion of traffic safety laws.
You should never transport heavy or hard
objects unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment, as they could fly around and pose a safety
hazard to the vehicle's occupants during abrupt
braking or evasive maneuvers.<

Things to remember when driving
110
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Please comply with the precau-
tions included with the installation instructions.
Mounting points
The mounting points are located in the door
openings.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
its handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof weight, the approved
gross vehicle weight or the axle loads when
loading the rack.
You can find the specified weights on page198.
The load on the roof must be evenly distributed
and must not extend outward to beyond the lim-
its of the loading surface. Always load the heavi-
est pieces first – at the bottom. Be sure that
adequate clearance is maintained for raising the
glass sunroof, and that objects do not project
into the opening path of the luggage compart-
ment lid.
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.

Destination guidance
126 4.Select "Languages" and press the control-
ler.
5.Select "Navigation voice instructions on"
and press the controller.
The voice instructions are switched on.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Repeat voice instructions and cancel
With the programmable buttons on the steering
wheel, you can also execute the following func-
tions, refer to page46:
>Repeat the voice instruction:
Press button.
>Switch voice instructions on/off:
Hold the button down.
Adjusting volume
1.Repeat the last voice instruction, if neces-
sary.
2.Turn the button during the voice instruction
to select the desired volume.
This volume is independent of the volume of the
audio and video sources.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Route display
You have the option of displaying various views
of the route during destination guidance.
Displaying arrow view
1.Select "Navigation" and press the control-
ler.
2.Select "Arrow display" and press the con-
troller.
Displaying route map
You can have your current position displayed on
a map. After starting the destination guidance,
the planned route is shown on the map.

Under the hood
176
Under the hood
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without
the required, professional technical training. If
you do not know what repair procedures to fol-
low, have work on your vehicle done only by
your BMW center or a workshop that works
according to BMW repair procedures with cor-
respondingly trained personnel. If this work is
not carried out properly, there is a danger of
subsequent damage and related safety haz-
ards.<
Hood
Releasing
Pull the lever located under the left side of the
instrument cluster.
Opening
Press the release handle and open the hood.
Closing
Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/
40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard
to engage.
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear, as otherwise injuries may
result.
If you see any signs that the hood is not com-
pletely closed while driving your vehicle, you
should stop at once and close it securely.<

Replacing components
186 With run-flat tires, no tools are provided
for wheel changes. They can be pur-
chased as accessories at your BMW center.<
Compact wheel*
1.Unscrew the wing nut 1.
2.Remove the washer 2 laterally.
3.Take out the tool mounts 3.
4.Remove the compact wheel.
Preparing wheel change
1.Observe the safety precautions above.
2.Prevent the vehicle from rolling:
Place the chock behind the front wheel on
the other side of the vehicle, or on inclines,
in front of this wheel. On a steep grade, take
other steps to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing.
3.Loosen the lug bolts a half turn.
Jacking up vehicle
1.Position the vehicle jack at the jacking point
closest to the wheel so that the entire sur-
face of the jack base rests on the ground
perpendicularly beneath the jacking point.
The vehicle jack is designed for
changing wheels only. Do not attempt
to raise another vehicle model with it or to
raise any load of any kind. To do so could
cause accidents and personal injury.<2.Guide the jack head into the rectangular
recess of the jacking point when cranking
up, refer to illustration detail.
3.Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are
changing is raised from the ground.
Mounting a wheel
1.Unscrew the lug bolts and remove the
wheel.
2.Remove accumulations of mud or dirt from
the mounting surfaces of the wheel and
hub. Also clean the lug bolts.
3.Position the new wheel or compact wheel.
Secure the wheel by turning at least two lug
bolts into opposite bolt holes.
When you mount wheels other than Genu-
ine BMW light-alloy wheels, different lug
bolts may also be required.
4.Screw in the remaining lug bolts. Tighten all
the bolts securely in a diagonal pattern.
5.Lower the vehicle and remove the jack from
beneath the vehicle.
After mounting
1.Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal pattern.
To ensure safety, always have the
lug bolts checked with a calibrated
torque wrench as soon as possible to
ensure that they are tightened to the speci-
fied torque. The tightening torque is
88.5 lb ft/120 Nm.<
2.When stowing the wheel and tools in the
vehicle, execute these steps in the reverse
order.

Giving and receiving assistance
192
Vehicles with manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Selector lever in position N.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/
70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km, as otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
Vehicles with SMG Sequential manual
transmission
With the ignition switched on, engage the
selector lever position N, then switch off the
ignition again.
Towing methods
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed, as otherwise
it will not be possible to control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
>When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will
exert lateral forces, tending to push the
vehicle sideways.
Secure the tow bar to the tow fitting only.
Otherwise damage to other vehicle parts
could result.<
With tow rope
When starting off in the towing vehicle, make
sure that the tow rope is taut.To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Secure the tow rope to the tow fitting only.
Otherwise damage to other vehicle parts could
result.<
With tow truck
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar or on a load bed.
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts, as otherwise damage
may result.<
Tow-starting
Do not tow-start vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission.
Jump starting, refer to page190.<
Only tow-start vehicles with a catalytic con-
verter with the engine cold. It is better to jump
start the engine, refer to page190.
1.Switch on the hazard warning flashers,
comply with country-specific regulations.
2.Turn the ignition key to position 2.
3.Shift into 3rd gear. Vehicles with SMG, see
below.
4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
pedal completely depressed and slowly
release the clutch. After the engine starts,
immediately depress the clutch pedal com-
pletely again.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.

Everything from A to Z
204 Braking
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control77
– DBC Dynamic Brake
Control77
– electronic brake-force
distribution77
– refer to Braking safely107
Breakdown assistance163
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance190
Breaking-in the clutch106
Breaking-in the
differential106
Break-in period106
"Brightness"73
Brightness of Control
Display73
Buttons on steering wheel11
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
"Call"155
Call
– accepting154
– displaying accepted156
– ending155
– in absence156
– starting154
Calling
– from phone book155
– from Top 8 list156
– redialing156
– refer to telephone Owner's
Manual
"Calling sender"158
Can holder, refer to Cup
holders99
Capacities198
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery187
Car care, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Car-care products, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure"Car data"70
Care181
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Cargo, securing102,109
Cargo loading108
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car jack
– jacking points186
Car keys, refer to Key set28
Car phone153
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest98
– refer to Portable phone152
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
Car radio, refer to Radio138
Car vacuum cleaner
connection, refer to
Sockets100
Car wash108
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system106
"Categories"143
CBC Cornering Brake
Control77
CBS Condition Based
Service180
"CD"133,145CD changer145
– controls132
– fast forward/reverse147
– installation location147
– playing a track147
– random order147
– repeating a track146
– selecting a CD146
– selecting a track146
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
CD player145
– controls132
– fast forward/reverse147
– playing a track147
– random order147
– repeating a track146
– selecting a track146
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
Center armrest
– front98
– rear100
Center brake lamp184
Center console14
"Central locking"29
Central locking system29
– from inside vehicle31
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own
safety6
– refer to Parts and
accessories6
Changing gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
Changing settings
– on Control Display73
Changing the language on the
Control Display74
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display73
Changing wheels174,185
CHECK button69
Check Control67

Everything from A to Z
208 Fuel consumption display
– computer, average fuel
consumption70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gage66
Fuel filler door168
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction168
Fuel gage66
Fuses187
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control96
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel169
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gage66
Gear changes
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission54
Gear display
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission53
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
– manual transmission53
– SMG Sequential manual
transmission53
General driving notes106
Glass sunroof, electric35
– auto-remote operation from
outside31
– opening and closing
manually37
– remote control30
Glove compartment97
– lighting97
– rechargeable flashlight98
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system114Grills, refer to Ventilation93
Grills of the automatic climate
control90
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights198
H
Halogen lamps183
Handbrake52
– indicator lamp13,52
Hands-free system153
– refer to Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
Head airbags83
Headlamp control,
automatic87
Headlamp flasher56
Headlamps87
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system57
– replacing bulbs183
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light88
"Headphone operation
only"137
"Headphones"137
Head restraints41
– front head restraints,
active42
Head-Up Display84
Heated mirrors45
Heated rear window90
Heated seats43
Heated steering wheel46
Heating90
– exterior mirrors45
– interior90
– rear window90
– residual heat utilization92
– seats43
– steering wheel46
Heating while stationary92Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual heat
utilization92
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo109
Height, refer to
Dimensions197
Height adjustment
– seats39
– steering wheel45
High beams88
– headlamp flasher88
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs183
High water, refer to Driving
through water107
Hills108
Holder for cups99
"Home address"122
Hood176
Horn10
Hot exhaust system106
"Hour memo"74
"House number" for desti-
nation entry117
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBC Dynamic Brake
Control77
Hydroplaning107
I
Ice warning65
iDrive, refer to Control
Center16
Ignition key28
Ignition key positions, refer to
Ignition lock51
Ignition lock51
Independent ventilation94
– activating the activation
time95
– preselecting activation
times94
– switching on and off
directly94