navigation BMW 525I TOURING 2008 E61 Owner's Manual

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Dimensions
Sedan
All dimensions are given in inches/mm.
Vehicle height with xDrive: 58.3 in/1,482 mm
Smallest turning circle diam.: 37.5 ft/11.4 m, with xDrive 39 ft/11.9 m

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Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Sedan528i535i550i
Curb weight
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 3,505/1,590 3,660/1,660 3,946/1,790
>Automatic transmission lbs./kg 3,571/1,620 3,703/1,680 3,968/1,800
Approved gross vehicle weight
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 4,607/2,090 4,872/2,210 5,048/2,290
>Automatic transmission lbs./kg 4,673/2,120 4,872/2,210 5,070/2,300
Load lbs./kg 1,102/500 1,102/500 1,102/500
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,227/1,010 2,359/1,070 2,469/1,120
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,601/1,180 2,711/1,230 2,733/1,240
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100 220/100 220/100
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 18.4/520 18.4/520 18.4/520
Sedan528xi535xi
Curb weight
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 3,670/1,710 3,902/1,770
>Automatic transmission lbs./kg 3,704/1,730 3,946/1,790
Approved gross vehicle weight
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 4,839/2,195 5,004/2,270
>Automatic transmission lbs./kg 4,883/2,215 5,048/2,290
Load lbs./kg 1,102/500 1,102/500
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,315/1,050 2,315/1,050
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,689/1,220 2,689/1,220
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100 220/100
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 18.4/520 18.4/520

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Short commands of voice command
system
With short commands you can run certain func-
tions directly, regardless of which menu item is
selected. Here are the important short com-
mands for the voice command system.
Assistance window
Communication
*
FunctionCommand
To open the assistance window20{Assistance window}
To select the display in the assistance window20{Assistance window map facing north},
{Assistance window map direction of travel},
{Assistance window arrow display},
{Assistance window perspective},
{Assistance window current position},
{Assistance window trip computer} or
{Assistance window onboard info}
To change scale in assistance window142{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To open phone195{Phone}
To dial phone number201{Dial number}
To display phone book202{A to Z}
To select from the phone book202{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"203{Top 8}
To redial202{Redial}
To display "Received calls"203{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"203{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"198{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Service, Services209{BMW service}

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Navigation
Onboard info
FunctionCommand
To open navigation system142{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"144{Enter address}
To open "New destination"144{New destination}
To display "Input map"148{Input map}
To display destination list150{Destination list}
To display address book151{Address book}
To display route criteria154{Route preference}
To start destination guidance156{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance156{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display142{Arrow display}
To display map display158{Map}, {Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To change scale158{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display roads or towns/cities along route159{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions159{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions159{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions160{Repeat navigation info}
To open route157{Route menu}
To open "New route"160{New route}
To display current position163{Current position}
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"80{Car data}
To display computer80{Onboard info}
To display trip computer80{Trip computer}
To open stopwatch85{Stopwatch}
To open speed limit85{Limit}
To activate speed limit85{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit85{Limit off}

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Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control169{Audio}
To switch on radio172{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"172{FM menu}
To open "AM"172{AM menu}
To open "All stations"172{FM all stations}
To select radio station172{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"172{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station172{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"173{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio stations174{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"176{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 176{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station176{Choose weatherband station}
To open "SAT"179{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio179{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio180{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio179{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio179{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player181{CD menu}
To switch on CD player181{CD}
To open CD changer181{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer181{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer181{CD 1...6}
To select music track182{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD
changer182{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio
device187{Audio Aux}

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Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System90
– indicator lamp93
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control71
Accepted calls202
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
request253
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control83
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control117
"Activation time" for parked
car ventilation118
Active cruise control71
– indicator lamp74
– radar sensors75
– selecting distance73
– warning lamps74
Active front head restraints49
Active seat52
Active seat ventilation52
Active steering98
– warning lamp99
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake assistant91
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display99
Adaptive Head Light109
"Add digits" in mobile phone
mode202Additives
– coolant235
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils235
"Address book" in
navigation151
Address for navigation
– deleting153
– entering144,147
– selecting152
– storing151
– storing current position152
"Add to address book"151
"Add to destination
list"147,148
Adjusting active backrest
width47
Adjusting interior
temperature114
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control169
Adjusting thigh support46
"After door opened"48
"After unlocking"48
Airbags99
– indicator/warning lamp101
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags100
– sitting safely45
Air distribution
– automatic114
– manual115
Airing, refer to Ventilation117
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control116
– recirculated-air mode116
"Air recirculation on / off"55
Air supply, automatic climate
control113
Air volume115AKI, refer to Fuel quality221
Alarm system37
– avoiding unintentional
alarms38
– interior motion sensor38
– switching off alarm37
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor38
– tilt alarm sensor38
"All channels"179
"All doors"30
Alloy wheels240
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires230
"All stations" requesting in
radio mode172
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive92
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Altering stretch of road160
"AM", reception
range168,172
Antenna for mobile phone194
Antifreeze
– coolant235
– washer fluid69
Antilock Brake System
ABS90
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system37
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights263
Approved engine oils235
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights263
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear126
Around the center console14

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Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer80
– refer to Starting destination
guidance156
"Arrow display" in
navigation157
"Arrow display pop-up
instructions"143
Ashtray
– front124
– rear125
Assist, refer to
BMW Assist209
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems90
Assistance window20
"Assist. window off"21
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control116
"Audio"169,171,176
Audio168
– controls168
– switching on/off168
– tone control169
– volume169
Audio device, external123
Automatic
– air distribution114
– air volume114
– cruise control71
– garage door opener120
– headlamp control107
– service notification211
– steering wheel
adjustment47
– storing stations174
– tailgate operation36
Automatic car washes136
Automatic climate control113
– automatic air
distribution114
– parked car ventilation117
– switching on and off117
– ventilation in rear117Automatic 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 lamps111
– refer to Pathway lighting108
– refer to Welcome lamps107
Automatic lights
– refer to High-beam
assistant109
Automatic low beams, refer to
High-beam assistant109
"Automatic programs"114
Automatic roll-up cover,
Sports Wagon127
Automatic soft closing33
Automatic speed reduction for
descents, refer to HDC Hill
Descent Control92
Automatic station search173
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic63
– interlock64
– kick-down64
– manually unlocking and
locking transmission lock65
– shiftlock64
– towing256
– tow-starting257
– with comfort access39
"Automatic ventilation"118
AUTO program for automatic
climate control114
"Auto Request"211
"Autostore" on the
radio172,174
"AUX"168,187,188
AUX-In connection187
"AUX IN" in audio mode187
Average fuel consumption80
– setting units88
Average speed, refer to
Computer79"Avoid ferries" in
navigation154
"Avoid highways" in
navigation154
Avoiding freeways for
navigation154
Avoiding unintentional
alarms38
"Avoid tollroads" in
navigation154
Axle loads, refer to
Weights263
"A - Z"202B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support47
Backrests, refer to Seats46
Backrest width adjustment46
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs246
"Balance", refer to Tone
control170
Band-aids, refer to First-aid
kit254
Bass, refer to Tone
control169
"Bass", Tone control170
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery251
– jump starting254
Battery replacement, remote
control for comfort
access40
BC button, refer to
Computer79
Being towed256
Belts, refer to Safety belts50
Beverage holder, refer to Cup
holders124
Blower, refer to Air
volume115
"Bluetooth"195
"BMW Assist"210,211

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Cargo bay
– capacity263
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually, Sports
Wagon35
– emergency release34
– expanding, Sports
Wagon127
– floor panel flap, refer to
Compartment in floor,
Sports Wagon128
– locking separately34
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate33
– opening from inside33
– opening from inside, Sports
Wagon35
– opening from outside34
– opening from outside,
Sports Wagon35
– opening with remote
control31
Cargo bay cover, refer to Roll-
up cover127
Caring for the vehicle
finish240
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control28
Car phone194
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest122
– refer to Mobile phone194
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio172
Car Shampoo241
Car washes62,136,239
– with comfort access39
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system135
"Categories"179
CBC Cornering Brake
Control90
CBS Condition Based
Service237
"CD"168,181CD changer181
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse185
– installation location185
– random sequence184
– repeating a track184
– sampling tracks183
– selecting a CD181
– selecting a track182
– switching on/off168
– tone control169
– volume169
CD player181
– controls168
– fast forward/reverse185
– random sequence184
– repeating a track184
– sampling a track183
– selecting a track182
– switching on/off168
– tone control169
– volume169
Center armrest
– front122
– rear126
Center brake lamp247
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside32
– from outside30
Central locking system29
– comfort access38
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own
safety5
– refer to Parts and
accessories6
Changing language on
Control Display88
Changing scale for
navigation158
Changing units of measure on
Control Display88
Changing wheels229,248
CHECK button84
Check Control83
"Check Control
messages"84Check Gas Cap221
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure222
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH57
Child restraints56
Child restraint systems56
Child-safety lock59
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely56
Chime, refer to Check
Control83
Chock249
Chrome-plated parts241
Chrome polish241
Cigarette lighter124
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices125
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care
239
"Climate"51,114
Clock78
– 12h/24h format87
– hour signal87
– setting time and date86
Closing
– from inside32
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap221
Clothes hooks123
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine62
Comfort access38
– observe in car wash39
– replacing battery, remote
control40
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Comfort seat46
"Communi-
cation"200,210,211,213
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer181
– refer to CD player181

Everything from A to Z
274 Compact wheel
– inflation pressure223,224
– wheel change250
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock61
Compartments
– in cargo bay, Sports
Wagon128
– refer to Storage area
package, Sports Wagon129
– refer to Storage
compartments123
Compressed audio files181
Computer79
– displays on Control
Display80
– hour signal87
"Concert hall", Tone
control171
"Concierge"213
Concierge service212
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked136
Condition Based Service
CBS237
"Confirmation"31
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices125
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption80
Consumption indicator,
Energy Control79
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption80
"Continue guidance to
destination?"157
"Contrast" with BMW Night
Vision105
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness87
– switching off/on21
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient operation
– glass sunroof30
– windows30
– windows and glass sunroof
with comfort access39
Coolant235
– checking level235
– temperature78
Cooling, maximum116
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant
235
Cooling function, automatic
climate control116
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant235
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC90
Country of destination for
navigation145
Courtesy lamps111
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone122
Cruise control69
– active cruise control71
Cruising range79
Cup holders124
Curb weight, refer to
Weights263
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control79
"Current position"163
Current position
– displaying163
– entering152
– storing152
"Curve mode" with
BMW Night Vision105
"Customer
Relations"204,212
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data260
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical260
– dimensions261
– engine260
– weights263
"Date"87
Date78
– date format87
– retrieval78
– setting87
"Date format"87
"Daytime running lamps"108
Daytime running lamps108
"Deactivated"49
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler door220
– glass sunroof42
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– tailgate35
Defrosting windows115
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation115
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows115
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows115
"Delete address book" in
navigation153
"Delete all numbers" in mobile
phone mode203
"Delete data" in
navigation153
"Delete" in mobile phone
mode203
Destination address
– deleting153
– entering144,147