headlamp BMW 535XI SEDAN 2007 E60 User Guide
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Lamps
110
Fog lamps*
The parking lamps or low beams must be 
switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The 
green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster 
lights up whenever the fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps are switched off whenever the 
high beams are switched on.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti-
vated, the low beams will come on auto-
matically when you switch on the fog lamps.<
Instrument lighting
You can control the lighting intensity by using 
the knurled wheel.
Interior lamps
Control of the interior lamps, footwell lamps, 
door entry lighting, courtesy lamps
* and the 
cargo bay lamps
* is automatic.
With the courtesy lamps, LED lights are located 
in the door handles to illuminate the exterior 
area before the doors.
To protect the battery, all lamps in the 
vehicle are switched off approx. 15 min-
utes after radio readiness is switched off, refer 
to Start/Stop button on page60.<
Switching interior lamps on and off 
manually
Press the button.
If the interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry 
lighting and courtesy lamps are to remain 
switched off continually, press the button for 
approx. 3 seconds.
Reading lamps
Reading lamps are located in the front and rear 
adjacent to the interior lamps. Press the button 
to switch the lamps on and off. 
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Mobility
 229Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Engine compartment
1Filler neck for engine oil, refer to 
Adding engine oil
2Starting-aid terminal, refer to page2463Filler neck for washer fluid of the headlamp 
and windshield cleaning systems, refer to 
page68
4Expansion tank for coolant, refer to 
page231
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on 
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking engine oil level
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic oil 
level check.
The condition for the most accurate indication 
of the oil level possible is measurement with the 
engine at operating temperature, i.e. following 
an uninterrupted drive of at least 6 miles/10 km. 
You can display the oil level on the Control Dis-
play while driving or when stopped on a level 
surface with the engine running.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to 
page16.1.Press the   button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the   menu.
3.Turn the controller until "Info sources" is 
selected and press the controller.
4.Turn the controller until "Service" is 
selected and press the controller. 
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Mobility
 235Reference
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Controls
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Entertainment
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu-
tion to vehicle safety. You must be duly diligent 
in replacing them. BMW recommends having 
your BMW center perform any work that you do 
not feel competent to perform yourself or that is 
not described here.
Never touch the glass of new bulbs with 
your bare fingers, as even minute 
amounts of contamination will burn into the 
bulb's surface and reduce its service life. Use a 
clean cloth, napkin, etc., or hold the bulb by its 
metal socket.<
A selection of replacement bulbs is available at 
your BMW center.
Only replace bulbs when cool, as other-
wise you may be burned.<
Whenever you perform any work on the 
electrical system, turn off the systems/
consumers involved to prevent short circuits 
from occurring. To avoid possible injury or 
equipment damage when replacing bulbs, 
observe any instructions provided by the bulb 
manufacturer.<
For care and maintenance of the headlamps, 
please follow the instructions in the separate 
Caring for your vehicle brochure.
For bulbs for which changing is not 
described, and for checking and adjusting 
headlamp aim, please contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
Light-emitting diodes LEDs
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu-
cent lenses serve as the light source for many of 
the controls and displays in your vehicle. These 
light-emitting diodes, which operate using a 
concept similar to that applied in conventional 
lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-
emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers, and never 
stare into the unfiltered light for several 
hours, as irritation of the retina could result.<
Halogen headlamps
The illustration shows the left-hand side of the 
engine compartment.
1Cover cap for low beams
2Cover cap for high beams
To remove the cover caps:
>Low beams: press the detent, arrow, and 
remove the cover from the guide.
>High beams: turn the cover cap to the left 
and remove.
Always wear gloves and eye protection – 
the atmosphere within the H7 bulb is 
pressurized. Otherwise there is a danger of inju-
ries if the bulb is accidentally damaged during 
replacement.< 
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Technical data
256 Never exceed either the approved axle loads or 
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
Sports Wagon535xi
Curb weight
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 4,100/1,860
>Automatic transmission lbs./kg 4,144/1,880
Approved gross vehicle weight
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 5,291/2,400
>Automatic transmission lbs./kg 5,335/2,420
Load lbs./kg 1,190/540
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,381/1,080
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,866/1,300
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 17.7-58.3/500-1,650
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel grade: page217
of that reserve US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8
550i US gal/liters approx. 2.6/10
Window cleaning system For more details: page68
>Sedan US quarts/liters approx. 3.2/3
>with headlamp cleaning system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5
>Sports Wagon US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5 
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Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Approved engine oils230
Approved gross vehicle 
weight, refer to Weights255
Armrest, refer to Center 
armrest, rear123
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer79
– refer to Starting destination 
guidance154
"Arrow display" for navigation 
system155
Artificial leather, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
Ashtray
– front122
– rear122
Assist, refer to 
BMW Assist207
Assistance systems, refer to 
Driving stability control 
systems90
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control114
"Audio"167,169,174
Audio166
– controls166
– switching on/off166
– tone control167
– volume167
Audio device, external121
Automatic
– air distribution112
– air volume112
– cruise control69
– garage door opener118
– headlamp control107
– service notification209
– steering wheel 
adjustment47
– storing stations172
– tailgate operation36Automatic car washes134
– also refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
Automatic climate control111
– automatic air 
distribution112
– parked car ventilation115
– switching on and off115
– ventilation in rear115
Automatic closing of doors, 
refer to Automatic soft 
closing33
Automatic curb monitor53
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp 
control107
– refer to Daytime running 
lamps108
– refer to Interior lamps110
– refer to Pathway lighting108
– refer to Welcome lamps107
"Automatic programs"112
Automatic roll-up cover, 
Sports Wagon124
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic speed reduction for 
descents, refer to HDC Hill 
Descent Control92
Automatic station search171
Automatic transmission with 
Steptronic62
– deactivating transmission 
lock64
– kick-down63
– sport program63
– towing248
– tow-starting249
– with comfort access40
"Automatic ventilation"116
AUTO program for automatic 
climate control112
"Autostore" on the 
radio170,172
"AUX"166,185,186
AUX-In connection121,185
Average fuel consumption79
– setting units87Average speed, refer to 
Computer78
"Avoid ferries" for navigation 
system153
"Avoid highways" for 
navigation system152
Avoiding freeways for 
navigation152
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms38
"Avoid tollroads" for 
navigation system153
Axle loads, refer to 
Weights255
"A - Z"200B
Backrest contour, refer to 
Lumbar support47
Backrests, refer to Seats46
Backrest width adjustment46
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, replacing 
bulbs237
"Balance", refer to Tone 
control168
Band-aids, refer to First-aid 
kit245
Bass, refer to Tone 
control167
"Bass", tone control168
Battery, refer to Vehicle 
battery242
– jump starting246
Battery replacement, remote 
control for comfort 
access40
BC button, refer to 
Computer78
Being towed247
Belts, refer to Safety belts50
Beverage holder, refer to Cup 
holders121
Blower, refer to Air 
volume113
"Bluetooth"194 
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Everything from A to Z
270 Hazard warning flashers15
"HDC"92
HDC Hill Descent Control92
"HDC on"92
"HDC on / off"55
"HD radio"174
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio174
Head airbags99
Headlamp control, 
automatic107
Headlamp flasher66
Headlamps107
– care, refer to Caring for your 
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper 
system67
– cleaning tank, refer to 
Capacities256
– filler neck for washer 
fluid229
– replacing bulbs236
Head Light, refer to Adaptive 
Head Light109
Head restraints49
– front head restraints, 
active49
– installing49
– removing49
– sitting safely45
"Head-Up Display"102
Head-Up Display101
Heated
– mirrors53
– rear window113
– seats51
– steering wheel54
Heating111
– exterior mirrors53
– interior111
– rear window113
– residual heat114
– seats51
– steering wheel54
Heating with engine switched 
off, refer to Residual 
heat114Heavy cargo, refer to Securing 
cargo135
Height, refer to 
Dimensions253
Height adjustment
– seats46
– steering wheel54
High beams109
– headlamp flasher109
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs236
High Definition Radio174
High water, refer to Driving 
through water133
Hill Descent Control HDC92
Hills133
Holder for cups121
"Home address" for 
navigation system151
Homepage of BMW4
Hood228
Hooks for shopping bags, 
Sports Wagon126
Horn10
Hotel function, refer to 
Locking separately34
Hot exhaust system132
"Hour memo"86
"House number" for 
destination entry144
Hydraulic brake assistant, 
refer to Brake assistant90
Hydroplaning133
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition 
Radio174
Ice, refer to Outside 
temperature warning77
ID3 tag, refer to Information on 
track181
Identification mark
– recommended tire 
brands227
– run-flat tires226
– tire coding224iDrive16
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control 
with expanded scope112
– changing date and time85
– changing language87
– changing menu page19
– changing settings85
– changing units of measure 
and display type87
– confirming selection or 
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness87
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition60
– switched off61
– switched on60
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness60
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on60
Ignition lock60
– starting engine with comfort 
access40
i menu17
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps13
– ABS Antilock Brake 
System93
– active steering98
– airbags101
– brake system93
– DSC13,91
– DTC13,92
– Flat Tire Monitor95
– fog lamps13
– safety belt warning50
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor97 
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Everything from A to Z
272 Low beams107
– automatic107
– replacing bulbs236
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support47
Lug bolts241
– tightening torque, refer to 
After mounting241
– wrench240
Luggage compartment, refer 
to Cargo bay
Luggage compartment lid34
– emergency operation, refer 
to Manual operation34
– emergency release35
– locking separately34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– unlocking and locking from 
inside33
– unlocking manually34
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate, comfort access39
Luggage net, refer to 
Separation net125
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack136
Lumbar support47
LW, waveband170
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires227
Maintenance232
– refer to Service and 
Warranty Information 
Booklet for US models232
– refer to Service 
requirements80
– refer to Warranty and 
Service Guide Booklet for 
Canadian models232
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control82
Manual air distribution113
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic63"Manual" on the radio171
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door216
– glass sunroof43
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– transmission lock, automatic 
transmission64
Manual transmission62
"Map direction of travel"156
Map display156
"Map facing north"156
Map for navigation
– changing scale156
– destination entry146
Map view facing north156
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling114
Maximum speed
– with compact wheel242
– with winter tires227
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions253
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory47
MENU, button refer to Start 
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic 
information159
Microfilter115
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for voice command 
system14
Mirror dimming feature53
Mirrors52
– automatic curb monitor53
– folding in and out53
– heating53
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror 
and steering wheel 
memory47
"Missed calls"200
Missed calls201Mobile communications 
devices in vehicle132
Mobile phone
– accepted calls201
– adjusting volume198
– calling199
– ending call199
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest120
– missed calls201
– operation by voice203
– operation via iDrive198
– redialing201
– refer to separate operating 
instructions
– Top 8201
– touch tone dialing, refer to 
Tone dialing method202
Mobile phone battery206
Mobile phones, use in the 
interior, refer to Mobile 
communications 
devices132
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires, 
refer to Flat Tire Monitor94
"Monitor on / off"55
Most recent mobile phone 
numbers201
MP3
– compressed audio files179
– USB/audio interface186
Multi-function steering wheel, 
refer to Buttons on steering 
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher66
– refer to Wiper system67
Music tracks
– finding181
– random play sequence182
– sampling, scan181
"Mute on / off"55
MW, waveband170 
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Everything from A to Z
278 "Store in address book" for 
navigation system150
"Store" on the radio172,178
Storing current position150
Storing radio stations172
Storing sitting position, refer 
to Seat, mirror and steering 
wheel memory47
Storing tires227
"Street" for destination 
entry144
Summer tires, refer to Wheels 
and tires218
Sun blinds119
"Surround Settings", refer to 
Tone control168,169
SW, waveband170
Swinging up floor panel, 
Sports Wagon126
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off engine61
Switching on
– audio166
– CD changer166
– CD player166
– radio166
Switching on hour signal86
Swiveling headlamps, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light109
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– navigation system161
– status information20
– traffic information with 
navigation system158
T
Tachometer77
"Tailgate"36
Tailgate34
– automatic operation36
– emergency operation, refer 
to Opening manually36
– locking and unlocking from 
inside33
– opening from inside35Tail lamps237
– replacing bulbs237
Tank contents, refer to 
Capacities256
Target cursor for 
navigation147
Technical alterations, refer to 
For your own safety5
Technical data252
– capacities256
– dimensions253
Telematics, refer to 
BMW Assist207
Telephone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest120
– refer to Mobile phone192
"Telephone list"55
TeleService209
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body 
region112
– adjusting with automatic 
climate control112
– changing units of 
measure87
– refer to Coolant 
temperature77
Temperature display
– changing units of 
measure87
– outside temperature77
– outside temperature 
warning77
Tempomat, refer to Cruise 
control68
"Terminate services"212
"Text language"87
"Theater", refer to Tone 
control169
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to 
Center brake lamp238
Through-loading system123
Tightening torque of the lug 
bolts, refer to After 
mounting241Tilt alarm sensor38
– switching off38
Tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror53
"Time"86
"Time format"86
Timer, refer to Preselecting 
activation times
116
"Timer 1" for parked-car 
ventilation116
"Timer 2" for parked-car 
ventilation116
Tire inflation pressures218
Tire pressure loss95,96
Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM95
Tire Quality Grading224
Tire replacement, new wheels 
and tires226
Tires
– age224
– air loss95,97
– breaking-in132
– changing226
– condition225
– damage225
– flat tire, refer to Changing 
wheels239
– inflation pressure218
– new wheels and tires226
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
Flat Tire Monitor94
– pressure monitoring, refer to 
TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor95
– replacing239
– retreaded tires226
– run-flat tires226
– size224
– tread225
– wear indicators225
– wheel/tire combination226
– winter tires227
Tire trouble
– changing wheels239
– compact wheel241
TMC station, refer to Traffic 
information158