fuel type BMW 550I 2013 Owners Manual
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Using the guest profile
The guest profile can be used to make individual
settings without affecting the three Personal
Profiles.
This can be useful for drivers who are using the
vehicle temporarily and do not have their own
profile.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.The current profile is selected.4.Open "Guest".5.Adjust the settings.
Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start for selecting the desired profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Open "Options".4."Display user list at startup"
Personal Profile settings
The following functions and settings can be
stored in a profile.
More information on the settings can be found
under:
▷Active Cruise Control: collision warning.▷Collision warning: warning time, last setting
on/off.▷Exterior mirror position.▷CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to
last.▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle: settings.▷Driving Dynamics Control: sport program.▷Driver's seat position: automatic retrieval af‐
ter unlocking.▷Programmable memory buttons: assign‐
ment.▷Head-up Display: selection, brightness, po‐
sition and rotation of the display.▷Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐
ting.▷Tone: tone settings.▷Automatic climate control: settings.▷Steering wheel position.▷Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice
output on/off.▷Night Vision with pedestrian detection: se‐
lection of functions and type of display.▷Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the
signal tone volume.▷Radio: stored stations, station listened to
last, special settings.▷Backup camera: selection of functions and
type of display.▷Side View: selection of the display type.▷Language on the Control Display.▷Lane departure warning: last setting, on/off.▷Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting, on/
off.▷Daytime running lights: current setting.▷Triple turn signal activation.▷Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or
after starting to drive.
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and re‐
leases the locks on the following:
▷Doors.▷Trunk lid.▷Fuel filler flap.Seite 33Opening and closingControls33
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Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then display a corresponding sign in the field of
vision. You can obtain this sign from the tire spe‐
cialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for the
winter tires; otherwise, tire damage and acci‐
dents can occur.◀
Run-flat tires
If you are already using run-flat tires, for your
own safety you should replace them only with
the same kind. No spare tire is available in the
case of a flat tire. Your service center will be glad
to advise you.
Rotating wheels between axles
The manufacturer of your vehicle advises
against swapping wheels between the front and
rear axles.
This can impair the handling characteristics.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.Run-flat tires
Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels are composed of special rims and
tires that are self-supporting, to a limited de‐
gree.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to re‐
main drivable to a restricted degree in the event
of a pressure loss.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 107.
Continued driving with a damaged tire, refer to
page 104.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire. Your
service center will be glad to advise you.
Snow chains
Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have
been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle,
classified as road-safe and recommended.
Consult your service center for more informa‐
tion.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 119
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 126
Activated-charcoal filter 151
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 115
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 126
Active Protection 117
Active seat, front 49
Active seat ventilation, front 50
Active Steering, integral 122
Adaptive brake assistant 119
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 117
Adaptive drive 122
Adaptive light control 96
Additives, oil 207
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 47
After washing vehicle 227
Airbags 99
Airbags, indicator/warning light 100
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 150
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 150
Air distribution, manual 149
Air flow, automatic climate control 149
Air pressure, tires 189
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
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 150
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 201
All-wheel-drive 121
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 156
Alternative oil types 207
Ambient light 98
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 119
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 119
Approved axle load 233
Approved engine oils 207
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 165
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 157
Ashtray, front 157, 158
Ashtray, rear 158
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 221
Assistance when driving off 119
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 67
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 226
Automatic climate con‐ trol 148
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 126
Automatic Curb Monitor 56 Automatic deactivation, front
passenger airbags 101
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 95
Automatic Hold 67
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 150
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 37
Automatic tailgate 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 233
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backup camera 136
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 221
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 224
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 218
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 218
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 166
Blinds, sun protection 44
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐Seite 236ReferenceEverything from A to Z236
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Corrosion on brake discs 174
Cruise control 132
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 126
Cruising range 85
Cupholder 166
Current fuel consumption 85
D
Damage, tires 200
Damping control, dy‐ namic 122
Data, technical 232
Date 85
Daytime running lights 95
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 149
Dehumidifying, air 150
Destination distance 89
Digital clock 84
Dimensions 232
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 56
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 77
Display in windshield 146
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 98
Displays 75, 78
Displays, cleaning 229
Disposal, coolant 209
Disposal, vehicle battery 219
Distance control, refer to PDC 134
Distance, selecting for ACC 128
Distance to destination 89
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30 Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐
ing 37
Downhill control 121
Drive-off assistant 119
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 119
Driving 0
Driving Dynamics Control 123
Driving instructions, breaking in 172
Driving mode 123
Driving notes, general 172
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 119
Driving tips 172
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 119
DTC driving dynamics 120
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 120
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 122
Dynamic Drive 122
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 119
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 120
E
ECO PRO 179
ECO PRO, bonus range 180
ECO PRO display 179
ECO PRO driving mode 179
ECO PRO mode 179
ECO PRO Tip - driving instruc‐ tion 181
EfficientDynamics 181
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 119
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 37 Emergency release, fuel filler
flap 186
Emergency Request 220
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 221
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 40
Energy Control 85
Energy recovery 85
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 64
Engine, automatic switch- off 64
Engine compartment 204
Engine compartment, working in 204
Engine coolant 209
Engine oil 206
Engine oil, adding 207
Engine oil additives 207
Engine oil change 207
Engine oil filler neck 207
Engine oil temperature 84
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 207
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 207
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 221
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 63
Engine stop 63
Engine temperature 84
Entering a car wash 226
Equipment, interior 155
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 201
Exhaust system 173
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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