transmission fluid BMW 535I XDRIVE SEDAN 2012 Owners Manual

Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated when‐
ever the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.1.Switch off the ignition.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of
resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical
position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀
Washer fluid reservoir
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Manual transmission
Shifting Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When
the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight
resistance needs to be overcome.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 107
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 114
Activated-charcoal filter 142
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 104
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 114
Active Protection 106
Active seat, front 49
Active seat ventilation, front 50
Active Steering, integral 110
Adaptive brake assistant 107
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 105
Adaptive drive 110
Adaptive light control 91
Additional telephone 230
Additives, oil 285
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 47
Airbags 94
Airbags, indicator/warning light 95
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 141
Air distribution, manual 140
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 141
Air pressure, tires 265
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 142
Air volume, automatic climate control 140
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43 All around the center con‐
sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 279
All-wheel-drive 109
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 147
Alternative oil types 286
AM/FM station 192
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 182
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 107
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 107
Applications 258
Appointments 248
Approved engine oils 285
Apps 258
Apps, video playback 215
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 154
Arrival time 85
Ashtray 148
Ashtray, front 148
Ashtray, rear 149
Assist 253
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 299
Assistance when driving off 107
Audio playback 201
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 216 AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐
matic Hold 67
AUTO intensity 140
Automatic car wash 304
Automatic climate con‐ trol 139
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 114
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 96
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function 64
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 90
Automatic Hold 67
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 141
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 37
Automatic tailgate 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 140
AUTO program, intensity 140
AUX-IN port 212
Average fuel consumption 84
Average speed 84
Axle loads, weights 311
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backup camera 126
Balance 190
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 299 Seite 324ReferenceEverything from A to Z324
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