sunroof BMW 525XI TOURING 2009 E61 User Guide

Things to remember when driving
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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin-
ues to provide optimized economy of operation
throughout an extended service life, we request
that you devote careful attention to the follow-
ing section.
Engine and differential
Always obey all official speed limits.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Drive at changing engine and driving speeds,
however do not exceed 4,500 rpm or 100 mph/
160 km/h.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kick-down mode during these
initial miles.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors. Drive in a reserved manner during
this break-in period.
Clutch
The function of the clutch is only at its opti-
mized level after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
Observe the break-in instructions again if com-
ponents mentioned above must be replaced
after subsequent driving operation.
Saving fuel
The fuel consumption of your vehicle depends
on various factors. Through a few simple steps,
your driving style, and regular maintenance, you
can have a positive influence on your fuel con-
sumption and environmental impact.
Removing unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Removing add-on parts after use
Remove unneeded auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear
luggage racks after use. Add-on parts attached
to the vehicle impede the aerodynamics and
increase the fuel consumption.
Closing windows and glass sunroof
An open glass sunroof or open windows like-
wise increase the drag coefficient and therefore
the fuel consumption.
Checking tire inflation pressures
regularly
Check and correct the tire inflation pressure as
needed at least twice a month and before long
trips.
An insufficient tire inflation pressure increases
the rolling resistance and thus increases the
fuel consumption and tire wear.
Driving off immediately
Do not allow the engine to warm up by leaving it
running while the vehicle remains stationary.
Instead, begin to drive at a moderate engine
speed. This is the fastest way for the cold
engine to reach its operating temperature.

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Thinking ahead when driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
To do so, maintain the appropriate distance
from the vehicle in front of you. An anticipatory
and smooth driving style reduces fuel con-
sumption.
Avoiding high engine speeds
Use 1st gear only for starting off. Accelerate
rapidly in 2nd gear and above. Avoid high
engine speeds in doing so and shift into the
next gear early.
When you have reached the desired speed,
shift into the highest possible gear and drive
with the lowest possible engine speed while
maintaining a constant a vehicle speed.
In general: driving at a low engine speed
reduces fuel consumption and minimizes wear.
Taking advantage of coasting
When approaching a red light, let off the gas
and allow the vehicle to coast to a stop in the
highest possible gear.
On steep roadways, let off the gas and allow the
vehicle to roll in the appropriate gear.
The flow of fuel is interrupted when coasting.
Switching off the engine during longer
stops
Switch off the engine at longer stops such as
traffic signals, railroad crossings, or in traffic
jams. Even having the engine switched off for
approx. 4 seconds results in fuel savings.
Switching off functions currently not
required
Functions such as the cooling function of the
automatic climate control, seat heating or rear
window defroster draw large amounts of power
and consume additional fuel. Their influence is
particularly pronounced in city traffic and stop &
go operation. For this reason, it is a good idea to
switch these functions off when they are not
really needed.
Having maintenance carried out
Have the vehicle serviced regularly in order to
achieve the optimum economy and service life
of your vehicle. BMW recommends having the
maintenance performed by a BMW center. Also
please pay attention to the BMW maintenance
system, refer to page237.
General driving notes
Closing luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
Operate the vehicle only when the lug-
gage compartment lid/tailgate is com-
pletely closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could
enter the interior of the vehicle.<
If it is absolutely necessary to drive with the lug-
gage compartment lid open:
1.Close all windows and the glass sunroof or
panorama glass sunroof.
2.Increase the air volume of the automatic cli-
mate control to a high level, refer to
page116.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles, extremely high temper-
atures are generated on the exhaust sys-
tem. Do not remove the heat shields installed
adjacent to it, and never apply undercoating to
them. When driving, standing at idle and while
parking take care to avoid possible contact
between the hot exhaust system and any highly
flammable materials such as hay, leaves, grass,
etc. Such contact could lead to a fire, and with it
the risk of serious property damage as well as
personal injury. Do not touch hot exhaust tail
pipes. Otherwise there is a risk of burns.<
Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads,
reduce road speed. If you do not, a wedge
of water can form between tires and road sur-
face. This phenomenon is referred to as hydro-
planing, and is characterized by a partial or
complete loss of contact between the tires and

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Roof-mounted luggage rack*
A special rack system is available as an option
for your BMW. Please comply with the precau-
tions included with the installation instructions.
Mounting points
The mounting points are located in the door
openings or on the roof rails
*.
Loading roof-mounted luggage rack
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity when loaded, they have a major effect on
its handling and steering response.
You should therefore always remember not to
exceed the approved roof load capacity, the
approved gross vehicle weight or the axle loads
when loading the rack.
You can find the specified weights under
Weights on page263.
Distribute the roof load uniformly. The load
must not be too large in area. Always stow the
heaviest pieces on the bottom. Be sure that
adequate clearance is maintained for raising the
glass sunroof, and that objects do not project
into the opening path of the luggage compart-
ment lid/tailgate.
Secure roof-mounted cargo correctly and
securely to prevent it from shifting or falling off
during the trip.
Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration and
braking maneuvers. Take corners gently.

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Navigation
Mobility
{Delete phone book} deletes all entries in the
phone book.
Have entries read aloud and select:
You can have all the entries of your voice phone
book read aloud in the order of input and select
a certain entry to establish a connection:
Selecting an entry
The connection to the phone number of the
selected entry is established.
Redialing
The {Redial} command opens "Redial".
Notes
Important for voice commands
For voice commands, keep the following in
mind:
>Issue the commands smoothly and at nor-
mal volume, avoiding excessive emphasis
and pauses.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass sunroof
closed to prevent interference from ambi-
ent noise.
>Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
Snap-in adapter inserting/
removing*
1.Press the area 1 around the button and
remove the cover.
2.Insert the snap-in adapter at the front and
press down until it engages.
To remove the snap-in adapter:
Press the area 1 around the button.
Inserting mobile phone
1.Remove the protective cap from the mobile
phone's antenna connector if necessary, so 1.{Delete phone book}.
The dialog for deleting phone book is
opened.
2.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.
3.Confirm the repeated prompt with
{Yes}.
1.{Read phone book}.
The dialog for reading phone book is
opened.
2.{Dial number} when the desired entry is
read aloud.
1.{Dial name}.
The dialog for selecting an entry is
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the prompt with {Yes}.

Everything from A to Z
274 Compact wheel
– inflation pressure223,224
– wheel change250
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock62
Compartments
– in cargo bay, Sports
Wagon129
– refer to Storage area
package, Sports Wagon130
– refer to Storage
compartments124
Compressed audio files182
Computer80
– displays on Control
Display81
– hour signal88
"Concert hall", tone
control171
"Concierge"213
Concierge service212
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked136
Condition Based Service
CBS237
"Confirmation"34
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking33
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices126
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption80
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control80
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption80
"Continue guidance to
destination?"157
"Contrast" with BMW Night
Vision106
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness88
– switching off/on22
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient operation
– glass sunroof33
– windows33
– windows and glass sunroof
with comfort access41
Coolant235
– checking level235
– temperature79
Cooling, maximum117
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant235
Cooling function, automatic
climate control
117
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant235
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC91
Country of destination for
navigation145
Courtesy lamps112
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone123
Cruise control70
– active cruise control71
Cruising range80
Cup holders125
Curb weight, refer to
Weights263
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control80
Current position
– displaying163
– entering152
– storing152
"Curve mode" with BMW
Night Vision106
"Customer
Relations"204,212
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data260
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical260
– dimensions261
– engine260
– weights263
Date79,88
– date format88
– retrieval79
– setting88
"Date format"88
Daytime running lamps109
"Deactivated"51
Defect
– door lock34
– fuel filler door220
– glass sunroof44
– luggage compartment lid36
– panorama glass sunroof46
– tailgate38
Defrosting windows116
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation116
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows116
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows116
"Delete address book" in
navigation154
"Delete all numbers" in mobile
phone mode203
"Delete data" in
navigation154
"Delete" in mobile phone
mode203
Destination address
– deleting153
– entering144,147
Destination for navigation
– destination list151
– entering via voice147
– entry144
– selecting from address
book153
– selecting using
information150
– storing152

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Destination guidance156
– bypassing route
sections160
– canceling voice
instructions57
– changing specified
route154
– displaying route157
– distance and arrival156
– interrupting156
– starting156
– terminating/continuing156
– voice instructions159
– volume of voice
instructions160
Destination list for
navigation151
Destinations recently driven
to151
"Details" in audio
mode184,190
"Details" in radio mode180
"Detour" in navigation163
"Dial" in mobile phone
mode201
"Dial number"201
"Diamond button"57
Diamond button56
Digital clock79
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio176
Dimensions261
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals68
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions159
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions159
Directory, refer to Phone
book202
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book152
Displacement, refer to Engine
data260
"Display"89
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Displaying vehicle data216
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting112
"Display off"22
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
"Display settings"88,103
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up
Display102
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access42
– coolant235
– vehicle battery251
Distance, refer to
Computer81
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control71
"Distance to dest."81
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer81
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control90
Divided rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading
system127
Door entry lighting112
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control30
Door lock34
Door locking, confirmation
signals33
"Door locks"32
Doors
– manual operation34
– remote control32
DOT Quality Grades228
Draft-free ventilation118
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders125
"Driver's door only"33Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams108
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route157
Driving stability control
systems91
Driving through water136
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes134
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function117
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function117
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control92
– indicator lamp13,92
– malfunction94
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control92
– activating92
– indicator lamp13,92
DVD for navigation142
Dynamic Brake Control DBC
– warning lamp94
Dynamic Drive94
Dynamic Driving Control
67
"Dynamic route" in
navigation155
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC92
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC92
E
Easy entry/exit56
– backrest width49
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of CD player168
Electrical malfunction
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door220
– glass sunroof, electric44
– luggage compartment lid36
– panorama glass sunroof46
– tailgate38
Electric steering wheel
adjustment56

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276 Electronic brake-force
distribution91
Electronic oil level check234
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door220
– luggage compartment lid36
– tailgate38
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission66
Emergency operation, refer to
Moving manually
– glass sunroof44
– panorama glass sunroof46
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo bay37
Emergency request253
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance254
"Enabled services"215
"Enabled TeleServices"212
"Enable services"215
"End call"202
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control80
Energy Control80
Engine
– breaking-in134
– data260
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature79
– speed260
– starting63
– starting, with comfort
access40
– switching off63
Engine compartment233
Engine coolant235Engine oil
– adding235
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils235
– approved engine oil235
– checking oil level234
– electronic oil level check234
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements82
– oil change235
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils235
"Engine oil level"234
Engine output, refer to Engine
data260
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature79
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data260
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine63
"Enter address"144,152
Entering destination via town/
city name145
Entering intersection,
navigation146
Entering the
address144,147
Entering town/city for
navigation145
Entering zip code for
navigation146
"Entertainment"168
Entertainment sound output
on/off169
Entry map for destination149
Environmentally friendly
driving
– refer to Energy control80
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control171
"Equalizer", tone control171
"ESN"179
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control92
Event Data Recorders238Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system135
Exterior mirrors54
– adjusting54
– automatic dimming
feature56
– automatic heating55
– folding in and out55
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror55
External audio device124
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting255
F
Fader, refer to Tone
control170
"Fader", tone control170
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control84
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms40
– refer to Switching off
alarm40
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts52
– warning lamp52
Fastest route for
navigation154
"Fast route" in navigation155
Filler neck for washer fluid70
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter118
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit254
First-aid kit254
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals33
– triple turn signal
activation68

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Flat tire
– changing wheels248
– compact wheel250
– Flat Tire Monitor95,96
– refer to Tire condition229
– run-flat tires96,98,229
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor97
– warning lamp96,98
Flat Tire Monitor95
– false alarms95
– initializing system95
– snow chains231
– system limits95
– warning lamp96
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid70
"FM", reception
range168,172
FM, waveband172
Fog lamps112
– indicator lamp13,112
Folding rear backrest127
– Sports Wagon128
Folding rear backrest, Sports
Wagon128
Fold-over rear backrest127
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely136
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps112
Forward, fast
– CD changer186
– CD player186
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to
xDrive93
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria154
Front airbags100
Front armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front123
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating101
Front seat adjustment48
"FTM"96
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor95Fuel221
– average consumption80
– display80
– high-quality brands221
– quality221
– specifications221
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities264
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge80
Fuel consumption display
– computer, average fuel
consumption80
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge80
Fuel-efficient driving
– refer to Energy control80
– refer to Saving fuel134
Fuel filler door220
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction220
Full mobile phone preparation
package194
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off22
"Full screen" with BMW Night
Vision106
Fuses251
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control121
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel221
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge80
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission64
General driving
notes134,135Glass sunroof, electric43
– convenient operation from
outside34
– convenient operation with
comfort access41
– moving manually44
– remote control33
Glove compartment123
– lighting123
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system142
Grills, refer to Ventilation118
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights263
H
Halogen lamps245
Handbrake64
– indicator lamp13,64
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hand washing240
Hazard warning flashers15
"HDC"93
HDC Hill Descent Control93
"HDC on"93
"HDC on / off"57
"HD radio"176
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio176
Head airbags100
Headlamp
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities264
Headlamp control,
automatic108
Headlamp flasher68
Headlamps108
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system69
– filler neck for washer
fluid233
– replacing bulbs245
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light110

Everything from A to Z
280 Luggage compartment lid36
– emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation36
– emergency release37
– locking separately36
– opening from inside36
– opening from outside36
– unlocking and locking from
inside35
– unlocking manually36
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
– comfort access41
Luggage net, refer to Partition
net128
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack139
Lumbar support49
LW, waveband172
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires230
Maintenance237
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models237
– refer to Service
requirements82
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models237
Maintenance system237
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control84
Manual air distribution116
"Manual" in radio mode173
Manual operation
– door lock34
– driver's door34
– fuel filler door220
– glass sunroof44
– luggage compartment lid36
– panorama glass sunroof46
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission66
Manual transmission64
"Map direction of travel"158Map display158
"Map facing north"158
Map for navigation
– changing scale158
– destination entry149
Map view facing north158
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control30
Maximum cooling117
Maximum speed
– with compact wheel251
Maximum speed with winter
tires230
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions261
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory49
MENU, button refer to Start
menu18
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic
information161
Microfilter118
Microphone
– for mobile phone14,16
– for telephone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature56
Mirrors54
– automatic curb monitor55
– folding in and out55
– heating55
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory49
Missed calls202,203Mobile phone
– accepted calls203
– adjusting volume200
– calling201
– ending call201
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest123
– missed calls203
– operation by voice205
– operation via iDrive200
– redialing203
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8203
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method204
Mobile phone, refer to
separate operating
instructions
Mobile phone battery208
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor95
"Monitor on / off"57
Most recent mobile phone
numbers203
MP3
– compressed audio files182
– USB-audio interface/mobile
phone audio interface189
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher68
– refer to Wiper system69
Music tracks
– finding184
– random play sequence185
– sampling, scan184
"Mute on / off"57
MW, waveband172
"My Info"214
My Info, refer to BMW Assist
My Info213

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N
"Navigation"81,144
Navigation destination
– entering manually144
– home address154
– selecting via map149
Navigation drive, installation
location142
Navigation DVD142
Navigation instructions, refer
to Switching voice
instructions on/off159
Navigation system142
– address book152
– bypassing route
sections160
– destination entry144
– destination guidance in
assistance window142
– destination list151
– displaying current
position163
– displaying route157
– entering a destination
manually144
– entering destination via
voice147
– last destinations151
– navigation DVD142
– route list159
– searching for a special
destination150
– selecting destination using
information150
– selecting destination via
map149
– selecting route criteria154
– starting destination
guidance156
– switching off, refer to
Terminating/continuing
destination guidance156
– terminating/continuing
destination guidance156
– voice instructions159
– volume adjustment160
"Navigation voice
instructions"57,159Neck support, refer to Head
restraints51
"New address" in
navigation152
"New destination"144,149
New remote control30
"New route"160
New wheels and tires229
"Next entertainment
source"57
Night Vision, refer to
BMW Night Vision104
Night vision device, refer to
BMW Night Vision104
"Night Vision off"106
"Night Vision on / off"57
Nozzles, refer to Windshield
washer nozzles70
Nylon rope, refer to Tow-
starting and towing255
O
OBD socket, refer to Socket
for Onboard Diagnostics
interface238
Octane ratings, refer to Fuel
specifications221
Odometer79
Oil, refer to Engine oil234
Oil change intervals
– refer to Service
requirements82
"On a new destination" in
navigation150
Onboard computer, refer to
iDrive16
"Onboard info"81
Onboard toolkit243
"On destination"150
"On location"150
Opening and closing
– comfort access40
– from inside35
– from outside32
– panorama glass sunroof45
– using remote control32
– using the door lock34
Operating principle, iDrive18Operation by voice for mobile
phone205
– adjusting volume206
– canceling205
– commands205
– correcting phone
number206
– dialing phone number206
– placing a call206
– redialing207
– voice phone book206
"Options"213,215
Orientation menu, refer to
Start menu18
Output, refer to Engine
data260
Outside air, refer to AUC
Automatic recirculated-air
control117
Outside temperature
display79
– changing unit of measure89
– in computer89
Overview
– operating principle18
– radio control168
– screen display21
P
Panic mode33
Panorama glass sunroof45
– moving manually46
Park Distance Control PDC90
"Parked car operation"119
Parked car
ventilation118,119
– activating activation
time119
– preselecting activation
times119
– switching on and off
directly119
Parked car ventilation system
– LED114
Parking, vehicle63
Parking aid, refer to PDC Park
Distance Control90