overheating BMW 550I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO 2012 Owners Manual

Roller sun blinds
General information
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, for example, from op‐
erating the roller blinds using the switches in the
rear.
Press the safety switch in the driver's door. The
LED lights up if the safety function is switched
on.
If you are no longer able to move the roller blinds
after having activated them consecutively a
number of times, the system is blocked for a
limited time to prevent overheating. Let the sys‐
tem cool.
The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low in‐
terior temperatures.
Driver's door controls
Roller blinds for rear side windows Press the button.
Rear door controls
Roller blind for the side windows Press the button.
The roller blind can only be extended or re‐
tracted when the side window is closed.
Raising and lowering the roller blinds
together
Press the button.
Panoramic-glass sunroof
General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately, using the same
switch.
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the roof and injure themselves. ◀Seite 46ControlsOpening and closing46
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▷When the ignition is switched off: press ON/
OFF button on the radio.▷When the engine is running: press START/
STOP button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
set the parking brake and place the transmission
in position P or neutral to prevent the car from
moving.◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at mod‐
erate engine speeds.
Starting the engine Press on the brake pedal and
press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is cranked until it
starts.
Engine stop
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot release the parking brake.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car
wash, heed the information regarding Washing
in automatic car washes, refer to page 289.
Switching off the engine1.Engage transmission position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
The radio ready state is switched on.3.Set the parking brake.Seite 68ControlsDriving68
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LoadingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
General information Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved carrying
capacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden loss
of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the trunk
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
trunk; otherwise, the vehicle may be damaged. ◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to the ve‐hicle and unstable driving situations may
result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or YYY
pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs pas‐
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail‐
able cargo and luggage load capacity is
400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs = 400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of luggage
and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated
in Step 4.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
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Onboard vehicle tool kit 278
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 138
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 82
P
Paint, vehicle 290
Panic mode 35
Panoramic glass sunroof 46
Park Distance Control PDC 123
Parked-car ventilation 141
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 160
Parking aid, refer to PDC 123
Parking brake 69
Parking lamps 89
Parking with Auto Hold 71
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 128
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 123
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 131
People detection, refer to Night Vision 131
Permissible axle load 298
Personal information 238
Personal Profile 31
Phone 226
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 47 Pinch protection system, win‐
dows 45
Plastic, care 291
PlugIn 254
Position, storing 170
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 169
Power failure 282
Power windows 44
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 261
Pressure warning FTM, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 47
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R
Radiator fluid 274
Radio 188
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 67
Rain sensor 73
Random 197
Random playback 197
RDS 189
Reading out loud 246
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 140
Rear axle steering 109
Rear entertainment 217
Rear lamps 281
Rear seats, adjusting 53
Rear seats, basic position 55
Rear sockets 146
Rear source, selecting for rear entertainment 220 Rearview mirror 60
Rear window defroster 138
Recirculated-air mode 138
Recommended tire brands 268
Refueling 258
Remaining range 82
Reminders 245
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, rear enter‐ tainment 218
Remote control, universal 143
Replacement fuse 283
Replacing parts 278
Replacing wheels/tires 267
Reporting safety defects 8
RES button 116
Reserve warning, refer to Range 82
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 98
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 138
Retaining straps, securing cargo 162
Retreaded tires 268
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 281
Roadside Assistance 250
Roadside parking lamps 90
Roller sunblinds 46
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 109
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 109
Roof load capacity 298
Roof-mounted luggage rack 162
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 287
Route 177
Route criteria, route 176
Route, displaying 177
Routes, avoiding 176 Seite 316ReferenceEverything from A to Z316
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