climate control BMW 528I SEDAN 2007 E60 User Guide

Climate
116 The air emerges through the upper body region
vent outlets in the instrument panel. These vent
outlets must be open for the system to operate.
The parked car ventilation is operated via iDrive.
Switching on and off directly
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.
1.Open the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
3.Select "Parked car operation" and press the
controller.
4.Select "Automatic ventilation" and press
the controller.
5.Select "Parked car ventilation" and press
the controller.
The parked-car ventilation is switched on.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
Preselecting activation times
1.Open the start menu.
2.Move the controller to the left to open "Cli-
mate".
3.Select "Parked car operation" and press the
controller.
4.Select "Activation time" and press the con-
troller.5.Move the controller to the left or right to
select "Timer 1" or "Timer 2".
6.Select the time and press the controller.
The first time setting is selected.
7.Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
8.Press the controller to apply the setting.
The next setting is selected.
9.Make the remaining adjustments. After the
last adjustment, the time is stored.
Activating activation time
Move the controller to the left or right to select
"Timer 1" or "Timer 2" and press the controller.
The activation time is activated.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control lights up.

Controls
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Mobility
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes when the parked car
ventilation has switched on.
The parked car ventilation is only avail-
able for activation within the next
24 hours. Then it must be activated again.<

Controls
121Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Ventilating lower compartment*
Push the slide in the lower compartment
upward.
Depending on the automatic climate con-
trol setting, the temperature inside the
ventilated compartment may be higher than in
the rest of the interior. Should this be the case,
push the slide downward to close off the venti-
lation.<
Adjusting
Push the illustrated section of the center arm-
rest into the desired position.
Connection for external audio device
You can connect an external audio device such
as a CD or MP3 player and play audio tracks
over the vehicle's loudspeaker system:
>AUX-In connection, refer to page185.
>USB/audio interface
*, refer to page186.
Storage compartments
Storage compartments are located on the
doors, in the front center console and in the
rear.
Storage nets are located on the backrests of the
front seats, and a net
* is provided in the front
passenger footwell.
Do not stow hard or sharp-edged objects
in the storage nets or the net, otherwise
there is an increased risk of injury in an acci-
dent.<
Clothes hooks
Clothes hooks are located near the grab han-
dles in the rear.
When hanging clothing on the hooks,
ensure that it will not obstruct the driver's
vision. Do not hang heavy objects on the hooks.
If you do so, they could cause personal injury to
occupants during braking or evasive maneu-
vers.<
Cup holders
Do not place containers made of glass in
the cup holders. This would lead to an
increased risk of injury in the event of an acci-
dent. Do not force containers that are too large
into the cup holders, otherwise damage could
result.<
Opening
Briefly press the button.
Closing
Press the cover in the center and push in the
cup holder.

Telephoning
198
Adjusting volume
Turn the knob during a call to select the desired
volume.
This volume for the hands-free system is main-
tained, even if the other audio sources are set to
minimum volume.
You can also adjust the volume with buttons on
the steering wheel, refer to page11.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Operation via iDrive
You can operate the following functions via
iDrive:
>Accepting/refusing a call
>Dialing phone numbers
>Dialing phone numbers from the phone
book
>Dialing stored phone numbers, e.g. from the
list of accepted calls.
>Ending a call
When the ignition and radio readiness are
switched off, e.g. after removing the remote
control from the ignition lock, you can continue
an ongoing call via the hands-free system for no
more than 25 minutes.
Speech quality
If the person you are talking to cannot under-
stand you well, this may be due to excessively
loud background noises. The full mobile phone
preparation package can compensate for these
noises to a certain degree. To optimize the speech quality during a call, we recommend
that you:
>Reduce background noises, e.g. by closing
the windows, reducing the air volume of the
automatic climate control or pointing the
opened front vent outlets downward
>Reduce volume of hands-free system
Requirements
>The logon data of the mobile phone are
stored in the vehicle and the mobile phone
is ready to operate.
>The engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
>The mobile phone is detected by the vehi-
cle.
Opening Communication
You operate many of the functions described in
the following via the "Communication" menu.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Move the controller forward to open "Com-
munication".
Receiving calls
If you have the phone number of the caller
stored in the phone book and the phone num-
ber has been transmitted, the name of the entry
is displayed.
Accepting a call
Press the button on the steering wheel.

Wheels and tires
224
Tire identification marks
Knowledge of the labeling on the side of the tire
makes it easier to identify and choose the right
tires.
Tire size
Speed letter
Q = up to 100 mph/160 km/h
T = up to 118 mph/190 km/h
H = up to 131 mph/210 km/h
V = up to 150 mph/240 km/h
W = up to 167 mph/270 km/h
Y = up to 186 mph/300 km/h
Tire Identification Number
Tires with DOT codes meet the guidelines of
the U.S. Department of Transportation.
DOT code:
Tire age
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding: DOT... 3406 indicates that the
tire was manufactured in week 34 of 2006.
BMW recommends that you replace all tires
after 6 years at most, even if some tires may last
for 10 years.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Tread wear 200 Traction AA
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Tread wear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to
Federal Safety Requirements in addition
to these grades.<
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half (1γ) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, how-
ever, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test sur-
faces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cor-
nering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac-
teristics.< e.g.
Nominal width in mm
Aspect ratio in Ξ
Belted construction – radial
Rim diameter in inches
Carrying capacity ID-code
(not in ZR tires)
Speed code letter
(in ZR tires before the R)
225/50 R1794 W
e.g.
Manufacturer code
for tire make
Tire size and tire design
Tire ageDOT xxxx xxx 3406

Short commands of voice command system
260
Climate
menu
FunctionCommand
To adjust temperature distribution for front seat
heating51{Seat heater distribution}
To open "Vent settings"113{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"112{Automatic programs}
To open "Parked car ventilation"116{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"116{Automatic ventilation}
To display activation times116{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, 33{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"54{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"66{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements"80, 209{Service requirements}
To open "Service"80, 209{Service}
To open "BMW Service settings" settings211{BMW service settings}
To display "Check Control messages"83{Check Control messages}
To open "Head-Up Display"101{Head-up display}
To set brightness of Control Display87{Brightness}
To open "Units"87{Units}
To open "Languages"87, 140{Language}
To open "Time"85{Time}
To open "Date"86{Date}
To open "PDC"89{PDC}
To open "FTM"94{FTM}
To open "TPM"
96{TPM}
To display "Bluetooth"196{Bluetooth}
To open "HDC"92{HDC}
Activating BMW Night Vision104{Night Vision on}
Deactivating BMW Night Vision104{Night Vision off}
Displaying settings for BMW Night Vision104{Night Vision settings}

Everything from A to Z
262
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/warning lamp93
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control69
Accepted calls200
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
call244
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control82
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control115
"Activation time" for parked-
car ventilation116
Active cruise control69
– indicator lamp73
– radar sensors73
– selecting distance71
– warning lamps73
Active head restraints,
front49
Active seat52
Active seat ventilation52
Active steering98
– warning lamp98
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display99
Adaptive Head Light109
"Add digits" for mobile
phone200Additives
– coolant231
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils230
"Address book" for navigation
system149
Address for navigation
– deleting151
– entering142,145
– selecting150
– storing150
– storing current position150
"Add to address book"149
"Add to destination
list"145,146
Adjusting active backrest
width47
Adjusting interior
temperature112
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control167
Adjusting thigh support46
Adjustment in audio mode
– front/rear balance168
– right/left balance168
"After door opened"48
"After unlocking"48
Airbags99
– indicator/warning lamp101
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags100
– sitting safely45
Air distribution
– automatic112
– manual113
Airing, refer to Ventilation115
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control114
– recirculated-air mode114"Air recirculation on / off"55
Air supply, automatic climate
control111
Air volume113
AKI, refer to Fuel quality217
Alarm system37
– avoiding unintentional
alarms38
– interior motion sensor38
– switching off alarm38
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor38
– tilt alarm sensor38
"All channels"177
"All doors"31
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires227
"All stations", calling up with
radio170,173
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive92
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Altering stretch of road158
"AM", reception
range166,170
Antenna, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Antenna for mobile phone192
Antifreeze
– coolant231
– washer fluid68
Antilock Brake System
ABS90
– indicator/warning lamp93
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system37
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system30
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights255

Reference 263
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Controls
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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

Reference 265
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Controls
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Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Cargo bay cover, refer to Roll-
up cover124
Caring for artificial leather,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for leather, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for light-alloy wheels,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Caring for plastic, refer to the
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the carpet, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Caring for the vehicle finish,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control28
Car phone192
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest120
– refer to Mobile phone192
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car radio, refer to Radio170
Car wash61,134
– also refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– with comfort access40
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system132
"Categories"177
CBC Cornering Brake
Control90
CBS Condition Based
Service232
"CD"166,179CD changer179
– controls166
– fast forward/reverse183
– installation location183
– random sequence182
– repeating a track182
– sampling tracks181
– selecting a CD180
– selecting a track180
– switching on/off166
– tone control167
– volume167
CD player179
– controls166
– fast forward/reverse183
– random sequence182
– repeating a track182
– sampling a track181
– selecting a track180
– switching on/off166
– tone control167
– volume
167
Center armrest
– front120
– rear123
Center brake lamp238
Center console14
"Central locking"30
Central locking
– from inside33
– from outside30
Central locking system30
– comfort access39
Changes, technical
– refer to For your own
safety5
– refer to Parts and
accessories6
Changing language on
Control Display87
Changing scale for
navigation156
Changing units of measure on
Control Display87
Changing wheels226,239
CHECK button83
Check Control82
"Check Control
messages"83Check Gas Cap217
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure218
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH58
Child restraints56
Child restraint systems56
Child-safety lock59
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely56
Chime, refer to Check
Control82
Chock240
Chrome parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure
Cigarette lighter122
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices122
Cleaning, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
"Climate"51,112
Clock77
– 12h/24h mode86
– hour signal86
– setting time and date85
Closing
– from inside33
– from outside30
Closing fuel filler cap217
Clothes hooks121
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting
engine61
Comfort access39
– observe in car wash40
– replacing battery, remote
control40
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Comfort operation
– glass sunroof31
– windows31
– windows with comfort
access39
– with comfort access39
Comfort seat46

Everything from A to Z
266 "Communication"198,208
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer179
– refer to CD player179
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure219,220
– wheel change241
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock60
Compartments
– in cargo bay, Sports
Wagon126
– refer to Storage area
package, Sports Wagon126
– refer to Storage
compartments121
Compressed audio files179
Computer78
– displays on Control
Display79
– hour signal86
"Concert hall", refer to Tone
control169
"Concierge"210
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked134
Condition Based Service
CBS232
"Confirmation"32
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices122
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption79
Consumption indicator,
Energy Control78
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption79
"Continue guidance to
destination?"155
"Contrast" with BMW Night
Vision105Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness87
– switching off/on21
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Coolant231
– checking level231
– temperature77
Cooling, maximum114
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant231
Cooling function, automatic
climate control
114
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant231
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC90
Country of destination for
navigation143
Courtesy lamps110
Cover, roll-up cover,
Sports Wagon124
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone120
Cruise control68
– active cruise control69
Cruising range78
Cup holders121
Curb weight, refer to
Weights255
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control78
"Current position"162
Current position
– displaying162
– entering150
– storing150
"Curve mode" with
BMW Night Vision105
"Customer
Relations"202,210
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data252
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical252
– dimensions253
– engine252
– weights255
"Date"86
Date77
– display format86
– retrieval77
– setting86
"Date format"86
"Daytime running lamps"108
Daytime running lamps108
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
warning lamp93
"Deactivated"49
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler door216
– glass sunroof43
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– tailgate36
Defrosting windows113
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation113
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows113
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows113
"Delete address book" for
navigation system151
"Delete all numbers" for
mobile phone201
"Delete data" for navigation
system151
"Delete" for mobile
phone201
Destination address
– deleting151
– entering142,145