BMW 2008 528xi Sedan User Manuals

BMW

Owner's Manual (English)

Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Notes
6
- Using this Owner's Manual
  6
- Symbols used
  6
- The individual vehicle
  7
- Editorial notice
  7
- For your own safety
  7
- Service and warranty
  9
Cockpit
12
- Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
  12
- Instrument cluster
  14
- Indicator and warning lamps
  15
- Around the center console: controls and displays
  16
iDrive
18
- Controls
  18
- Menu overview
  19
- Operating principle
  19
- Status information
  22
- Assistance window*
  22
- Switching Control Display off/on
  23
- Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons
  23
Voice command system
25
- The concept
  25
- Voice commands
  25
- Notes
  27
Opening and closing
30
- Keys/remote control
  30
- Personal Profile
  31
- Central locking system
  31
- Opening and closing: Using remote control
  32
- Opening and closing: from inside
  34
- Doors
  35
- Luggage compartment lid/ tailgate
  35
- Alarm system
  39
- Comfort access*
  40
- Windows
  42
- Glass sunroof*, electric
  43
- Sports Wagon: Panorama glass sunroof
  45
Adjusting
47
- Sitting safely
  47
- Seats
  48
- Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*
  49
- Head restraints
  51
- Safety belts
  52
- Seat heating*
  53
- Active seat ventilation*
  54
- Active seat*
  54
- Mirrors
  55
- Steering wheel
  56
Transporting children safely
58
- The right place for children
  58
- Installing child restraint systems
  58
- On trips
  61
Driving
63
- Ignition lock
  63
- Start/Stop button
  63
- Starting engine
  64
- Switching off engine
  64
- Handbrake
  65
- Manual transmission
  65
- Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
  65
- Sport automatic transmission*
  68
- Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
  69
- Wiper system
  70
- Washer fluid
  71
- Cruise control*
  71
- Active cruise control*
  72
Everything under control
80
- Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
  80
- Tachometer
  80
- Coolant temperature
  80
- Energy Control
  81
- Fuel gauge
  81
- Computer
  81
- Service requirements
  83
- Check Control
  85
- Speed limit
  87
- Stopwatch
  88
- Settings on Control Display
  88
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
92
- PDC Park Distance Control*
  92
- Driving stability control systems
  93
- Starting assistant
  96
- Dynamic Drive*
  96
- Sports Wagon: self-leveling suspension
  97
- FTM Flat Tire Monitor*
  97
- TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*
  99
- Active steering*
  101
- Brake force display
  102
- Airbags
  102
- Head-Up Display*
  104
- BMW Night Vision*
  106
- Leaving lane warning*
  108
Lamps
110
- Parking lamps/low beams
  110
- Adaptive Head Light*
  112
- High beams/ roadside parking lamps
  112
- High-beam assistant*
  112
- Fog lamps*
  114
- Instrument lighting
  114
- Interior lamps
  114
Climate
116
- Automatic climate control
  116
- Parked car ventilation
  120
Practical interior accessories
123
- Integrated universal remote control*
  123
- Sun blinds*
  124
- Glove compartment
  125
- Center armrest, front
  125
- Storage compartments
  126
- Cup holders
  127
- Ashtray, front
  127
- Cigarette lighter, front
  127
- Ashtray, rear
  128
- Cigarette lighter, rear
  128
- Connecting electrical devices
  128
- Center armrest, rear
  129
- Sedan: Through-loading system*
  129
- Sports Wagon: cargo bay
  130
- Ski bag*
  133
Things to remember when driving
136
- Break-in period
  136
- Saving fuel
  136
- General driving notes
  137
- Cargo loading
  139
- Roof-mounted luggage rack*
  141
Starting navigation system
144
- Navigation DVD
  144
- Display in assistance window
  144
Destination entry
146
- Entering a destination manually
  146
- Entering destination via voice*
  149
- Map-guided destination selection
  150
- Selecting destination using information
  151
- Destination list
  152
- Address book
  153
- Selecting route
  156
- Word matching principle
  157
Destination guidance
158
- Starting destination guidance
  158
- Destination guidance, terminating/continuing
  158
- Displaying route
  159
- Destination guidance via voice instructions
  161
- Bypassing route sections
  162
- Traffic information*
  162
- Displaying current position
  165
What to do if …
167
On/off and tone
170
- Controls
  170
- Switching on/off
  171
- Adjusting volume
  171
- Tone control
  171
Radio
174
- Listening to radio
  174
- Storing stations
  176
- Automatically sorting stations*
  178
- Weather news flashes*
  178
- High Definition Radio*
  178
Satellite radio
181
- Enabling or disabling channels
  181
- Selecting and storing channel
  182
CD player and CD changer
184
- Listening to CDs
  184
- Selecting a track
  185
- Sampling tracks, scan
  186
- Repeating a track
  187
- Random play sequence
  187
- Fast forward/reverse
  188
- CD magazine
  188
- Notes
  189
AUX-In connection
190
- Connecting
  190
- Starting audio playback
  190
USB/audio interface
191
- Connecting
  191
- Starting audio playback
  191
- Selecting a track
  192
- Repeating a track
  192
- Random play sequence
  193
- Fast forward/reverse
  193
- Notes
  193
Telephoning
196
- The concept
  196
- Using a phone in your vehicle
  196
- Suitable mobile phones
  196
- Care instructions
  196
- Operating options
  196
- Commissioning
  197
- Operation via iDrive
  202
- Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system
  207
- Operation by voice*
  207
- Notes
  209
- Mounting/removing snap-in adapter
  209
BMW Assist
211
- Requirements
  211
- Offered services
  211
- Using services
  212
- Updating BMW Assist
  215
- Displaying vehicle data
  217
Refueling
220
- Fuel filler door
  220
- Fuel specifications
  221
Wheels and tires
222
- Tire inflation pressure
  222
- Tire identification marks
  227
- Tire condition
  229
- Run-flat tires*
  229
- New wheels and tires
  229
- Snow chains*
  231
Under the hood
232
- Hood
  232
- Engine compartment
  233
- Engine oil
  234
- Coolant
  235
Maintenance
237
- BMW maintenance system
  237
- Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface
  238
- Care
  238
Replacing components
239
- Onboard toolkit
  239
- Wiper blade replacement
  239
- Lamps and bulbs
  240
- Changing wheels
  244
- Vehicle battery
  247
- Fuses
  247
Giving and receiving assistance
249
- Emergency request
  249
- Warning triangle*
  249
- First-aid kit*
  250
- Roadside Assistance*
  250
- Jump starting
  250
- Tow-starting and towing
  251
Technical data
256
- Engine data
  256
- Dimensions
  257
- Weights
  259
- Capacities
  260
Short commands of voice command system
261
Everything from A to Z
266
- Index
  266

Size:

7.03 MB
Pages:

288
Language:

English