BMW 525I TOURING 2008 E61 Owner's Manual

Reference
This chapter contains the technical data,
the short commands of the voice command
system, and the index that will direct you
as quickly as possible to the information
you are looking for.
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Technical data
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Technical data
Engine data
528i/xi535i/xi550i
Displacement cu in/cmμ182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979 292.8/4,799
No. of cylinders 668
Maximum output hp 230 300 360
at engine speed rpm 6,500 5,800 6,300
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270 300/407 360/488
at engine speed rpm 2,750 1,400-5,000 3,400

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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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Sports Wagon
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 39 ft/11.9 m

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Mobility
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

Technical data
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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: page221
of that reserve US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8
550i US gal/liters approx. 2.6/10
Window cleaning system For more details: page69
>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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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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Climate
menu
FunctionCommand
To adjust temperature distribution for front seat
heating51{Seat heater distribution}
To open "Vent settings"115{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"114{Automatic programs}
To open "Parked car ventilation"118{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"118{Automatic ventilation}
To display activation times118{Activation time}
FunctionCommand
To open the menu{Settings menu}
"Display off"21{Display off}
To open "Info sources"{Info sources}
To open "Settings"{Settings}
To open "Door locks"30, 32{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"54{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"67{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements"81, 211{Service requirements}
To open "Service"81, 211{Service}
To open "BMW Service settings" settings214{BMW service settings}
To display "Check Control messages"84{Check Control messages}
To open "Head-Up Display"101{Head-up display}
To set brightness of Control Display87{Brightness}
To open "Units"88{Units}
To open "Language"88, 142{Language}
To open "Time"86{Time}
To open "Date"87{Date}
To open "PDC"89{PDC}
To open "FTM"94{FTM}
To open "TPM"
96{TPM}
To display "Bluetooth"198{Bluetooth}
To open "HDC"92{HDC}
To activate BMW Night Vision104{Night Vision on}
To deactivate BMW Night Vision104{Night Vision off}
To display settings for BMW Night Vision104{Night Vision settings}