automatic transmission BMW 525XI TOURING 2007 E61 Owner's Guide

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

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

Everything from A to Z
268
E
Easy entry/exit54
– backrest width47
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of CD player166
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door216
– glass sunroof, electric43
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– tailgate36
Electric steering wheel
adjustment54
Electronic brake-force
distribution90
Electronic oil level check229
Emergency call244
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door216
– luggage compartment lid34
– tailgate36
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission64
Emergency operation, refer to
Moving manually
– glass sunroof43
– panorama glass sunroof44
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo bay35
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance245
"Enable services"213
"End call"200
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control78
Energy Control78Engine
– breaking-in132
– data252
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature77
– speed252
– starting61
– starting, with comfort
access39
– switching off61
Engine compartment229
Engine coolant231
Engine oil
– adding230
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils230
– approved engine oil230
– checking oil level229
– electronic oil level check229
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements80
– oil change230
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils230
"Engine oil level"230
Engine output, refer to Engine
data252
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature77
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data252
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine61
"Enter address"142,150
Entering destination via town/
city name143
Entering intersection,
navigation144
Entering the
address142,145
Entering town/city for
navigation143
Entering zip code for
navigation143
"Entertainment"166
Entertainment sound output
on/off167Entry map for destination146
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control78
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control169
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control169
"ESN"177
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control91
Event Data Recorders233
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system132
Exterior mirrors52
– adjusting52
– automatic dimming
feature53
– automatic heating53
– folding in and out53
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror53
External audio device121
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting247
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control168
Fader, refer to Tone
control168
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control82
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms38
– refer to Switching off
alarm38
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts50
– warning lamp50
Fastest route for
navigation152

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

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

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

Everything from A to Z
276 Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System90
– airbags99
– driving stability control
systems90
– safety belts50
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires226
Satellite radio176
– enabling channel176
– selecting channel177
– storing channel177
"SAT" with radio166,176
"Save current
destination"152
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD181
– stations with radio171
Scan
– CD changer181
– CD player181
– radio171
"Scan all" in audio mode181
"Scan directory" in audio
mode181
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting247
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio176
"Seat heater distribution"51
Seats46
– active backrest width
adjustment47
– adjusting the seats46
– comfort seat46
– easy entry/exit47
– heating51
– lumbar support47
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
– shoulder support46
– sitting safely45
– storing the setting47
– thigh support46
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation52Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo135
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo127
"Select as
destination"148,211
"Select current speed"84
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operation via iDrive166
Selecting distance with active
cruise control71
Selecting frequency
manually171
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route152
Selection options with
navigation system152
Selector lever interlock,
automatic transmission,
refer to Engaging
transmission position63
Self-leveling suspension93
Separation net, Sports
Wagon125
"Service"80,209,229
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance245
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models232
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service232
– refer to Service
requirements80
"Service notification"209
"Service Request"202,209
"Service
requirements"81,209,230
Service requirements80
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service232
"Service Status"213
"Set"
– in audio mode166
– on trip computer80
"Set date"86
"Set service date"81
"Set time"86Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
"Settings"213
– for BMW Assist211
– for unlocking30
Settings
– BMW Night Vision104
– changing on Control
Display85
– clock, 12h/24h mode86
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date86
– language87
– units of measure87
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times116
Shifting gears, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
Shift paddles on steering
wheel65
Short commands of voice
command system257
"Short route" for
navigation152
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route152
Shoulder support46
"Show current position"147
"Show destination
position"147
Shuffled, refer to Random
– CD changer182
– CD player182
Side airbags99
Side marker lamps, replacing
bulbs237
Side-mounted turn signals,
replacing bulbs237
Side window blinds, refer to
Sun blinds119
Signal horn, refer to Horn10

Reference 277
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
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
At a glance
Controls
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