BMW 5 series sedan User manual

Owner's Manual for
Vehicle
THE BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
The Ultimate Driving
Machine
THE BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
Contents
A-Z
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528i
535i
550i
528i xDrive
535i xDrive
550i xDrive
Owner's Manual for Vehicle
Thank you for choosing a BMW.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you
will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW.
Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐
tains important information on vehicle operation that will help you
make full use of the technical features available in your BMW. The
manual also contains information designed to enhance operating
reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the
value of your BMW.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline for the printed or
integrated Owner's Manual are located in the appendix of the
printed quick reference for the vehicle.
Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐
chures in the onboard literature.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable drive.
BMW AG
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Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 324.
6Notes
At a glance
12 Cockpit
16 iDrive
22 Voice activation system
25 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30 Opening and closing
47 Adjusting
58 Transporting children safely
62 Driving
75 Displays
89 Lamps
94 Safety
107 Driving stability control systems
114 Driving comfort
139 Climate control
146 Interior equipment
153 Storage compartments
Driving tips
160 Things to remember when driving
163 Loading
166 Saving fuel
Navigation
172 Navigation
Entertainment
190 Tone
192 Radio
200 CD/multimedia
221 Rear entertainment
Communication
230 Telephone
242 Office
251 Contacts
253 ConnectedDrive
Mobility
262 Refueling
264 Fuel
265 Wheels and tires
282 Engine compartment
284 Engine oil
288 Maintenance
290 Replacing components
298 Breakdown assistance
304 Care
Reference
310 Technical data
314 Short commands of the voice activation
system
324 Everything from A to Z
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