User manual BMW SERIE 5 SPORT WAGON 2005

[. . . ] Owner's Manual for Vehicle Contents The Ultimate Driving Machine A-Z Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 518 - © 09/04 BMW AG 525i 530i 545i Owner's Manual for Vehicle Congratulations, and thank you for choosing a BMW. Thorough familiarity with your vehicle will provide you with enhanced control and security when you drive it. We therefore have this request: Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual and familiarize yourself with the information that we have compiled for you before starting off in your new vehicle. [. . . ] Open the buckle of the center safety belt in the rear and insert the belt tab at the end of the belt into the fixture on the rear window shelf. vehicle during braking or evasive maneuvers and endanger the vehicle occupants. < The lashing eyes in the luggage compartment provide you with a way to attach luggage compartment nets* or flexible straps for securing suitcases and luggage, refer to page 109. Ski bag* Designed for safe, clean transport of up to 4 pairs of standard skis or up to 2 snowboards. With the ski bag you can stow skis with a length of up to 6. 9 ft/2. 10 m. When skis of 6. 9 ft/2. 10 m in length are loaded, the ski bag will tend to contract, reducing its overall capacity. 2. Push the corresponding head restraint down as far as it will go, refer to page 42. To unlock, pull the corresponding lever in the luggage compartment. Loading 1. Fold down the center armrest, press the button and open the cover. 3. Extend the ski bag between the front seats and fill it. The zipper facilitates access to the stowed items and drying of the ski bag. When you return the seat back to its upright position, make sure that the retainer engages properly. If it is not properly engaged, transported cargo could enter the 101 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 518 - © 09/04 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communication 4. The unlocked rear seat back moves forward slightly. Fold the seat back forward by the head restraint. 2. Press the button again; the cover in the luggage compartment opens. If you press the button firmly the first time, this also opens the cover in the luggage compartment Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Practical interior accessories 4. Insert the belt tab of the ski bag retaining strap into the center safety belt buckle that is marked CENTER. 1. Pull the handle forward and pull the ski bag up and out. Make sure to load only cleans skis into the ski bag. Close the cover in the luggage compartment. Securing cargo After loading, secure the ski bag and its contents. Tighten the retaining strap on the tensioning buckle for this purpose. If you fail to do so, it could move around and endanger occupants during braking or evasive maneuvers. < To store the ski bag, perform the above steps in reverse order. Removing ski bag The ski bag can be completely removed, e. g. for faster drying or to allow you to put it to other uses. Your BMW center will be glad to provide you with more detailed information on the various items of equipment. < 102 Online Edition for Part-No. [. . . ] 01 41 0 158 518 - © 09/04 BMW AG Controls At a glance Short commands of voice command system Onboard info Function Command To display computer 70 To display trip computer 71 To open speed limit 72 To open stopwatch 72 {Onboard info} {Trip computer} {Limit} {Stopwatch} Entertainment Function Command To switch on radio 138 To open "FM" 138 To open "AM" 138 To open "All stations" 138 To select radio station 138 To open "Presets" 138 To select stored station 138 To open "Manual" 139 To open strongest radio station 139 To open "CD" 145 To select CD 145 To select music track 146 {Radio on} {FM menu} {AM menu} {FM All stations} {Station} Name {FM presets} or {AM presets} {Station . . . } {FM manual} or {AM manual} {AM Autostore} {CD menu} {CD 1. . . 6} {Track . . . } Climate Function Command Move temperature distribution for seat heating forward 44 To open "Vent settings" 92 To open "Automatic programs" 93 To open "Parked car ventilation" 94 To open "Automatic ventilation" 94 To display activation times 94 {Seat heater distribution} {Vent settings} {Automatic programs} {Parked car operation} {Automatic ventilation} {Activation time} 200 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 518 - © 09/04 BMW AG menu Function Command To open "Door locks" 29, 31 To open "Steering wheel buttons" 46 To open "Light" 56 To open "Communication settings" 161 To open "BMW Service settings" 161 To open "BMW Service" 163 To open "Service requirements" 66, 162 To open "Service" 66, 162 To display "Check Control messages" 69 To open "Display settings" 73 To open "Head-Up Display selection" 85 To set brightness of Control Display 73 To open "Units" 73 To open "Languages" 74, 125 To open "Time" 74 To open "Date" 74 To open "PDC" 76 To open "FTM" 80 To open "Entertainment settings" 133 {Door locks} {Steering wheel buttons} {Light} {BMW Service settings} {BMW service} {Service requirements} {Service} {Check Control messages} {Display settings} {HUD configurations} {Brightness} {Units} {Time} {Date} {PDC} {FTM} {Entertainment settings} {Language} {Communication settings} 201 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 158 518 - © 09/04 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communication Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index ". . . " Identifies Control Display texts used to select individual functions, pointing out where these are located. Address for navigation ­ deleting 121 ­ entering 115 ­ selecting 121 ­ storing current position 120 "Add to destination list" 117 Adhesive bandages, refer to First-aid kit 189 Adjusting active backrest width 40 Adjusting temperature in upper body region 93 Adjusting the temperature with automatic climate control 91 Adjusting the thigh support 39 Adjusting the tone during audio operation, refer to Tone control 133 Adjustment in audio mode ­ front-to-rear 134 ­ right/left balance 134 "After opening door" 41 "After unlocking" 41 Airbags 83 ­ sitting safely 38 ­ warning lamp 84 Air circulation, refer to Air recirculation 91 Air distribution ­ automatic 91 ­ manual 92 Airing, refer to Ventilation 93 Air recirculation ­ AUC Automatic recirculated-air control 91 ­ recirculated-air mode 91 "Air recirculation on / off" 46 Air vent outlets of automatic climate control 90 Air vents 90 ­ refer to Ventilation 93 Air volume 91 AKI, refer to Fuel specifications 169 Alarm system 33 ­ avoiding unintentional alarms 34 ­ interior motion sensor 34 ­ switching off the alarm 34 ­ switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor 34 ­ tilt alarm sensor 34 All around the center console 14 All around the steering wheel 10 "All channels" 143 "All doors" 29 All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 175 Altering stretch of road 127 "AM", reception range 133, 138 Antenna for portable phone 152 Antifreeze ­ coolant 178 ­ washer fluid 58 Antilock Brake System ABS 77 ­ indicator lamp 79 Anti-theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 33 Anti-theft system 29 Anti-trapping mechanism ­ glass sunroof, electric 36 ­ power windows 35 Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 198 Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 198 Armrest, refer to Center armrest ­ rear 100 A ABS Antilock Brake System 77 ­ indicator lamp 79 ­ malfunction 79 ACC, refer to Active cruise control 59 Acceleration assistant for SMG Sequential manual transmission 55 Accessories 6 Acoustic Signal, refer to Check Control 67 Activated-charcoal filter 94 "Activation time" for independent ventilation 94 Active cruise control 59 ­ indicator lamp 60 ­ malfunction 64 ­ selecting distance 62 ­ sensor, refer to Malfunction 64 Active head restraints, front 42 Active roll stabilization 79 Active seat 44 Active seat ventilation 44 Active steering 81 ­ initializing system 81 ­ warning lamp 81 Adaptive Head Light 88 "Add digits" for portable phone 155 "Address book" for navigation 120 202 Online Edition for Part-No. [. . . ]