technical data BMW 550I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO 2012 Owners Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 310.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive22Voice activation system25Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing49Adjusting63Transporting children safely67Driving78Displays89Lamps94Safety106Driving stability control systems114Driving comfort136Climate control143Interior equipment150Storage compartments
Driving tips
158Things to remember when driving161Loading164Saving fuel
Navigation
168Navigation
Entertainment
186Tone188Radio196CD/multimedia217Rear entertainmentCommunication226Telephone238Office247Contacts249ConnectedDrive
Mobility
258Refueling260Fuel261Wheels and tires271Engine compartment273Engine oil276Maintenance278Replacing components284Breakdown assistance289Care
Reference
296Technical data300Short commands of the voice activation
system310Everything from A to Z
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Automatic Service Request
The TeleService data necessary for servicing
the vehicle are automatically sent to your service
partner prior to the service deadline. If possible,
the service partner will contact you and a service
appointment can be arranged.
To check when your service partner was noti‐
fied:1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
TeleService Report
Transmits technical data that is evaluated for the
ongoing development of BMW products from
your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec‐
essary.
TeleService Report is activated in vehicles that
meet certain technical requirements and have a
valid Assist contract; this feature is free of
charge.
Neither personal data nor position data is trans‐
mitted.
Indicate when the last Teleservice Report was
transmitted:1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3."Options" Open.4."Last Teleservice Info"
Services status
Displaying available services
Display of all services available in the vehicle.
1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Service Status"3."Available services"
Updating BMW Assist
Manual update of TeleService and BMW Assist.
"Update BMW Assist"
Data transfer
During the updating of BMW services, display
the status of the data transfer.
1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Options" Open.3."Data transfer"Seite 253ConnectedDriveCommunication253
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Reference
This chapter contains technical data, short
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis 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.
Dimensions
Width with mirrors, height with roof-mounted aerial
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Width without mirrors
Length, wheel base
Smallest turning circle
Ø: 40 ft/12.2 mxDrive Ø: 41 ft/12.5 mSeite 297Technical dataReference297
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Weights
535iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,754/2,610Loadlbs/kg1,014/460Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,667/1,210Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,306/1,500Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.5-60/440-1,700

550iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,952/2,700Loadlbs/kg970/440Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,843/1,290Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,306/1,500Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.5-60/440-1,700

535i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,897/2,675Loadlbs/kg1,014/460Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,777/1,260Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,306/1,500Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.5-60/440-1,700

550i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg6,095/2,765Loadlbs/kg970/440Seite 298ReferenceTechnical data298
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550i xDriveApproved front axle loadlbs/kg2,976/1,350Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,306/1,500Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.5-60/440-1,700
Capacities

NotesFuel tankUS gal/litersapprox. 18.5/70Fuel quality, refer
to page 260Windshield and headlamp
washer systemUS quarts/litersapprox. 5.3/5.0Seite 299Technical dataReference299
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Concierge service 250
Condensation on win‐ dows 137
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 160
Condition Based Service CBS 276
Confirmation signal 35
Contacts 239, 247
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 106
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 274
Coolant temperature 82
Cooling function 138
Cooling, maximum 138
Cooling system 274
Corrosion on brake discs 160
Cruise control 121
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 114
Cruising range 82
Cupholder 152
Curb weight 298
Current fuel consumption 83
Current location, storing 170
Customer Relations 252
D
Damage, tires 266
Damping control, dy‐ namic 109
Data, technical 296
Date 82
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 137
Destination distance 85
Destination guidance 176
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 174 Destination input, naviga‐
tion 168
Digital clock 82
Digital radio 189
Dimensions 296
Dimmable exterior mirrors 61
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 61
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 72
Display in front wind‐ shield 134
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 92
Displays 78
Displays, cleaning 292
Disposal, coolant 275
Disposal, vehicle battery 282
Distance control, refer to PDC 123
Distance, selecting for ACC 116
Distance to destination 85
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 38
Downhill control 108
Drive-off assistant 106
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 106
Driving Experience Switch 110
Driving instructions, breaking in 158
Driving notes, general 158
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 106
Driving tips 158
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 106
DTC driving dynamics 107
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 107 DVD/CD 196
DVD/CD notes 202
DVD/CD player, rear 217
DVD changer 200
DVD settings 199
DVDs, storing 203
DVD, video 198
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 109
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 182
Dynamic Drive 109
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 106
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 107
E
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 106
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 258
Emergency release, parking brake 69
Emergency Request 284
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 285
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 41
Energy Control 83
Energy recovery 83
Engine compartment 271
Engine compartment, working in 271
Engine coolant 274
Engine oil 273
Engine oil, adding 273 Seite 312ReferenceEverything from A to Z312
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Locking/unlocking with re‐mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33
Locking via tailgate 39
Lock, power window 45
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 66
Low beams 89
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Lower back support 51
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 162
Lumbar support 51
M
Maintenance 276
Maintenance require‐ ments 276
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 83
Maintenance system, BMW 276
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 79
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 110
Manual air distribution 137
Manual air volume 137
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 69
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 76
Manual operation, backup camera 128
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 60
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 258
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 124 Manual operation, parking
brake 69
Manual operation, Side View 130
Manual operation, Top View 126
Map, destination entry 173
Map in split screen 180
Map view 178
Marking on approved tires 268
Marking, run-flat tires 269
Massage seat, front 52
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 138
Maximum speed, winter tires 268
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 285
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 59
Menu in instrument cluster 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 180
Messages 241
Messages, refer to Check Control 79
Microfilter 139
Minimum tread, tires 266
Mirror 60
Mirror memory 59
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 159
Mobile phone 226
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 279
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 63
MP3 player 208 Multi-function hook 153
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 196
Music collection 203
Music search 205
Music, storing 203
N
Navigation 168
Navigation data 182
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 57
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 58
New wheels and tires 267
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 131
Notes 245
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 287
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 277
Obstacle marking, backup camera 129
Odometer 82
Office 238
Oil 273
Oil, adding 273
Oil additives 274
Oil change 274
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 83
Oil filler neck 273
Oil level check 273
Oil types, alternative 274
Oil types, approved 274
Old batteries, disposal 282
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 277
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16 Seite 315Everything from A to ZReference315
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Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 81
Tail and brake lamps 281
Tailgate 38
Tailgate, automatic 39
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Tailgate, hotel function 41
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 281
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 281
Tasks 244
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 296
TeleService 250
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
Temperature display, external temperature 82
Temperature, engine oil 81
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 114
Terminal, starting aid 286
Text messages 241
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 81
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 131
Through-loading system 147
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 85
Tire damage 266
Tire identification marks 265
Tire inflation pressure 261
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 100 Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 97
Tires, changing 267
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 261
Tires, run-flat tires 269
Tire tread 266
Toll roads, route 176
Tone 186
Tools 278
Top View 126
Total vehicle weight 298
Tow fitting 288
Towing 287
Town/city, navigation 169
Tow-starting 287
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 97
Traction control 107
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 111
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 180
Transmission, automatic 75
Transporting children safely 63
Tread, tires 266
Treble, tone 186
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 72
Trip odometer 82
Trunk cover 146
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, automatic 39
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 297
Turning circle lines, backup camera 128
Turn signals, operation 72
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 281 U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 143
Unlock button, automatic transmission 76
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Updating software 215
Upholstery care 290
USB audio interface 209
USB interface 150
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 109
Vehicle battery 282
Vehicle battery, replacing 282
Vehicle, breaking in 158
Vehicle care 290
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 271
Vehicle jack 282
Vehicle paint 290
Vehicle storage 292
Vehicle wash 289
Ventilation 139
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 141
Version of the navigation data 182
Video playback 198
Video playback, iPhone 211
Video playback, snap-in adapter 211 Seite 318ReferenceEverything from A to Z318
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