towing BMW 525I TOURING 2007 E61 User Guide

Reference 271
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure218
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor94
– refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor95
Info menu17
Information
– on another location147
– on current position147
– on destination location147
"Information" for navigation
system147
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"149
Information service210
"Info sources"80
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor94
– radio, refer to Storing
stations172
– refer to Power failure242
– refer to Setting time and
date85
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory47
"Input map"147
Installation location
– CD changer183
– drive for navigation DVD140
– mobile phone120
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions157
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting110
Instrument lighting110
Instrument panel
– refer to Cockpit10
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control118
Interesting destination for
navigation147"Interim time"85
Interior lamps110
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor38
– switching off38
Interior rearview mirror53
– automatic dimming
feature53
Intermittent mode of the
wipers67
J
Jacking points241
Joystick
– refer to iDrive16
– refer to Selector lever,
selecting transmission
positions63
Jump starting246
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access39
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access39
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"202
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
– spare key28
Kick-down, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
Knock control217
L
Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/
low beams107
Lamps and bulbs235
Lane limit lines, refer to
Leaving lane warning105"Language / Units"87
– for navigation
system141,157
"Languages"87
– for navigation
system141,157
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo135
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list149
"Last seat pos."48
LATCH child restraint fixing
system58
Leaving lane warning105
LEDs light-emitting
diodes235
Length, refer to
Dimensions253
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs239
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs235
Lighter122
"Lighting"66
Lighting
– instruments110
– lamps and bulbs235
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps107
Light switch107
"Limit"84
Loading
– securing cargo135
– stowing cargo135
– vehicle134
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo135
"Lock after driving"33
Locking31,33
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access39
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside30

Reference 273
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
N
"Navigation"79,142
Navigation destination
– entering manually142
– home address151
– selecting via map146
Navigation drive, installation
location140
Navigation DVD140
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off157
Navigation system140
– address book149
– bypassing route
sections158
– destination entry142
– destination guidance in
assistance window140
– destination list149
– displaying current
position162
– displaying route155
– entering a destination
manually142
– entering destination via
voice145
– last destinations149
– navigation DVD140
– route list157
– searching for a special
destination147
– selecting destination using
information147
– selecting destination via
map146
– selecting route criteria152
– starting destination
guidance154
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance154
– voice instructions157
– volume adjustment158
"Navigation voice
instructions"55,141,157
Neck support, refer to Head
restraints49"New address" for navigation
system150
"New destination"142,146
New remote control28
"New route"158
New wheels and tires226
"Next entertainment
source"55
Night Vision, refer to
BMW Night Vision103
Night vision device, refer to
BMW Night Vision103
"Night Vision off"105
"Night Vision on / off"55
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles68
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing247
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnostics
interface233
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications217
Odometer77
Oil, refer to Engine oil229
Oil change intervals, refer to
Service requirements80
"On a new destination" for
navigation system148
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
"Onboard info"79
Onboard toolkit234
"On destination"148
"On location"148
Opening and closing
– comfort access39
– from inside33
– from outside30
– panorama glass sunroof43
– using remote control30
– using the door lock32
Operating principle, iDrive17Operation by voice for mobile
phone203
– adjusting volume204
– canceling203
– commands203
– correcting phone
number204
– dialing phone number204
– placing a call204
– redialing205
– voice phone book204
"Options"211
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu17
Output, refer to Engine
data252
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control114
Outside temperature
display77
– changing unit of measure87
– in computer87
Overview
– operating principle17
– radio control166
– screen display20
P
Panic mode31
Panorama glass sunroof43
– moving manually44
Park Distance Control PDC89
"Parked car operation"116
"Parked car ventilation"116
Parked car ventilation115
– activating activation
time116
– preselecting activation
times116
– switching on and off
directly116
Parked car ventilation system,
LED111
Parking, vehicle61
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control89

Reference 275
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight120
Recirculated-air mode114
– air recirculation114
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control114
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats46
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch85
"Redial" for mobile phone200
Redialing with mobile
phone205
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps237
Refueling216
Releasing, hood228
Releasing the locks, refer to
Unlocking39
"Relock door if not
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range78
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer79
Remote control28
– comfort access39
– garage door opener118
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction32,40
– replacing battery40
– tailgate31
Removing condensation on
the windows113
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode182
"Repeat" in audio mode182
"Repeat track" in audio
mode182
Replacement fuses242
Replacement of tires, refer to
Changing wheels239
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls28Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs235
Replacing tires226
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires226
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge78
"Reset"94,96
– stopwatch85
– tone settings169
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings
169
"resetting FTM …"95
Residual heat114
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts50
Retaining straps, refer to
Storage area package,
Sports Wagon126
Retreaded tires226
Reverse, fast
– CD changer183
– CD player183
Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– manual transmission62
Road map156
"Roadside
Assistance"202,208
Roadside Assistance245
Roadside parking lamps109
– replacing bulbs236
Roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds119
Roll-up cover, Sports
Wagon124
Roof load capacity255
Roof-mounted luggage
rack136
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing247
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16Route152
– bypassing sections158
– changing158
– changing criteria152
– displaying155
– displaying arrow display155
– displaying map view156
– displaying streets or towns/
cities157
– selecting152
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions157
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view156
"Route preference",
changing152
Route selection152
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires226
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Run-flat tires226
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire95,97
– flat tire95,97
– new wheels and tires226
– tire inflation
pressure95,97,218
– Tire Pressure Monitor95
– tire replacement226,227
– winter tires227
Run-Flat Tires,
Flat Tire Monitor94
S
Safety5
Safety belts50
– damage50
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– sitting safely45
– warning lamp50
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags99
– refer to Safety belts50

Reference 277
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Sitting safely45
– with airbags45
– with head restraint45
– with safety belts45
Ski bag127
Sliding/tilt sunroof
– refer to Glass sunroof,
electric41
– refer to Panorama glass
sunroof43
Slope assistant, refer to
Starting assistant133
Snap-in adapter
– mounting/removing205
– using192
Snow chains227
Socket for Onboard
Diagnostics interface233
Socket for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock60
Sockets, refer to Connecting
electrical devices122
Soft closure aid, refer to
Automatic soft closing33
Song search on CD, refer to
Sampling tracks181
SOS, refer to Initiating an
emergency call244
Spare
– adapter for spare key28
– fuses242
– key28
Spare wheel
– refer to Changing
wheels239
– refer to Compact wheel241
Special oils, refer to Approved
engine oils230
Specified oil grades, refer to
Approved engine oils230
Speed
– limit84
– with compact wheel242
Speed-dependent
volume168
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit84
Speedometer12"Speed volume", tone
control168
Speed with winter tires227
Sport automatic
transmission65
– Dynamic Driving Control65
– towing248
– with comfort access40
Sports Wagon
– automatic roll-up cover124
– automatic tailgate
operation36
– compartments in cargo
bay126
– expanding cargo bay125
– opening rear window
35
– opening tailgate35
– panorama glass sunroof43
– rear window wiper68
– rear window wiper, changing
wiper blade234
– releasing fuel filler door in
event of electrical
malfunction216
– roll-up cover124
– roll-up cover for cargo
bay124
– self-leveling suspension93
– separation net125
– socket in cargo bay123
– storage area package126
– tail lamps, replacing
bulbs238
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems90
"Star button"55
Star button54
Start/Stop button60
– starting the engine61
– switching off the engine61
"Start" for stopwatch85
"Start guidance"145,154
Starting, refer to Starting
engine61
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting246
Starting assistant133Starting difficulties, jump
starting246
Starting off on slopes, refer to
Starting assistant133
Start menu, iDrive17
"Start route guidance"147
"Start service"208
"Start Service" for BMW
Assist210
"State / Province" for
destination entry143
"State inspection"81
Station, refer to Radio170
"Status"81
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment54
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory47
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit54
– heating54
– lock, refer to Ignition lock
60
– memory47
– programmable buttons54
– shift paddles65
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles65
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering98
Steptronic
– refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic62
– refer to Sport automatic
transmission65
"Stop" for stopwatch85
"Stopwatch"85
Stopwatch85
Storage area package, Sports
Wagon126
Storage compartments121

Reference 279
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Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
"Tone"167
Tone dialing method202
Tone in audio mode
– adjusting167
– middle setting169
Tone on locking/unlocking31
Tools, refer to Onboard
toolkit234
"Top 8" for mobile phone200
Torque
– lug bolts, refer to After
mounting241
– refer to Engine data252
Touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method202
Tow bar248
Tow fitting247
Towing247
– methods248
– tow fittings247
– with automatic and sport
automatic transmission248
– with manual
transmission248
"Town / City" for destination
entry143
Tow rope248
Tow-starting247
"TPM"96
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor95
– resetting system96
– system limits96
– warning lamp97
Tracks
– random sequence182
– sampling on CD181
– selecting with CD180
Track width, refer to
Dimensions253
Traction-assist feature, refer
to DSC Dynamic Stability
Control91
Traction control, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control91Traffic congestion
– displaying traffic
information158
– refer to Bypassing route
sections158
Traffic information for
navigation
– depiction in route map160
– displaying159
– during destination
guidance161
– symbols161
Traffic information with
navigation158
"Traffic Info settings"159
Transmission
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
– manually releasing
transmission lock on
automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– manual transmission62
– sport automatic
transmission65
– starting assistant133
– towing247
Transmission positions,
automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
Transporting children
safely56
Transport securing device,
refer to Securing cargo135
Tread depth, refer to Minimum
tire tread225
Treble, refer to Tone
control167
"Treble", tone control168
"Trip computer"80
Trip computer79
Trip-distance counter, refer to
Trip odometer77
"Triple turn signal"66
Trip odometer77
Trunk, refer to Cargo bay
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate35Turning circle, refer to
Dimensions253
Turning lamps109
– replacing bulbs237
Turn signals66
– indicator lamp12
– replacing bulbs237
U
Underbody protection, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR224
"Units"87
Units
– average fuel
consumption87
– temperature87
Universal garage-door
opener, refer to Integrated
universal remote
control118
Universal remote control118
"Unlock button"30
Unlocking
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access39
Unlocking without key, refer to
Comfort access39
"Update services"211
USB/audio interface186
"USB" in audio
mode185,187
"Use current location as
address"150,152
Used batteries
– refer to Disposal242
– refer to Replacing battery40
Using turn signals66