2005 BMW 530I SEDAN ECO mode

Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
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Technology for comfort, convenience and
safety
PDC Park Distance Control*
The concept
The PDC assists you when you are parking.
Acoustic signals and an optical display
* alert
you to the approach of an object from behind
your vehicle. To measure the distance, there
are four ultrasonic sensors in each bumper. The
sensors at the front and at the two rear corners
have a range of approx. 24 in/60 cm; the rear
middle sensors have approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.
PDC is a parking aid that can indicate
objects when they are approached
slowly, as is usually the case when parking.
Avoid approaching an object at high speed, as
otherwise the physical circumstances would
mean that the system warning was too late.<
Automatic mode
When the ignition key is in position 2, the sys-
tem automatically assumes operational status
after a few seconds each time you shift into
reverse or move the selector lever into the R
position.
Wait this short period before driving. The sys-
tem switches itself off when you shift out of
reverse.
Manual mode
Press button, the LED lights up.
Deactivating manual mode
Press the button again; the indicator lamp goes
out.
The system is automatically deactivated once
the vehicle travels approx. 165 ft/50 m or
exceeds a speed of roughly 20 mph/30 km/h;
the indicator lamp goes out. You can reactivate
the system manually as needed.
Signal tones
When nearing an object, the position is corre-
spondingly indicated by an interval tone. Thus,
an object detected to the left rear of the vehicle
will be indicated by a signal tone from the left
rear speaker, etc. As the distance between
vehicle and object decreases, the intervals
between the tones become shorter. If the dis-
tance to the nearest object falls to below
roughly 1 ft/30 cm, then a continuous tone
sounds.
The warning signal is canceled after approx.
3 seconds, if you are moving parallel to a wall.
Malfunction
The LED in the button flashes and a message
appears on the Control Display. PDC is mal-
functioning. Have the system checked.
To prevent this problem, keep the sensors
clean and free of ice or snow in order to ensure
that they will continue to operate effectively.
PDC with visual warning*
You can also have the system show distances
to objects on the Control Display. The Control
Display also indicates objects that are farther
away before a signal tone sounds.

Controls
79Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communication
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Malfunction in vehicle stability-control
systems
The brake system warning lamp lights
up in red, appearing together with the
indicator lamps for ABS and DSC. A
message appears on the Control Dis-
play. The driving stability control sys-
tems are deactivated. Conventional
braking efficiency remains available
without limitations. While you may con-
tinue, you should remember to proceed cau-
tiously and drive defensively while avoiding full
brake applications. Have the system checked
as soon as possible.
Display of the previously described
malfunction on Canadian models.
The indicator lamp for DSC lights up; a
message appears on the Control Dis-
play. DSC and DTC are deactivated.
The stability maintenance functions are no
longer available. The vehicle remains in running
order. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
The warning lamp for the brake system
lights up in yellow; a message appears
on the Control Display. DBC has failed.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Display of the previously described
malfunction on Canadian models.
Active roll stabilization*
The concept
Active roll stabilization minimizes body roll and
optimizes vehicle stability during cornering and
evasive maneuvers.
Dynamic stabilizers at the front and rear axles
form the basis for active roll stabilization. Sus-
pension compliance adapts to suit driving con-
ditions, varying from performance-oriented during cornering to smooth and comfort-ori-
ented when the vehicle is proceeding in a
straight line. During vehicle operation, the sys-
tem continuously runs through closed-loop
control cycles lasting only fractions of a second.
The system assumes operational status each
time you start the engine.
Malfunction
The warning lamp lights up and a mes-
sage appears on the Control Display.
There is a malfunction in the system.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
If there is a malfunction in the system,
please remember to adapt your speed
accordingly, especially in curves. The suspen-
s i o n w il l b e n o t i c ea b ly s o f t e r a n d t h e v e h i cl e w il l
display a greater tendency to tilt during corner-
ing and in crosswinds. If a message stating that
you should stop appears on the Control Display,
stop and switch off the engine as soon as pos-
sible. In this case the oil level in the reservoir
may have dropped below the minimum, possi-
bly owing to a leak in the hydraulic system. Do
not continue driving. Contact your BMW cen-
ter.<
Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The Flat Tire Monitor keeps track of the infla-
tion pressures in the four mounted tires as you
drive. The system provides an alert whenever
the inflation pressure drops significantly in rela-
tion to the pressure in another tire.
In the event of a pressure loss, the rolling radius
and therefore the rotation speed of the wheels
change. This change is detected and is
reported as a flat tire.
Functional requirement
In order to assure the reliable reporting of a flat
tire, the system must be initialized for the cor-
rect tire inflation pressure.
Perform the initialization immediately
after correcting the inflation pressure,

Things to remember when driving
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Things to remember when driving
Break-in period
Moving parts need breaking-in time to adjust to
each other. To ensure that your vehicle contin-
ues to provide optimized economy of operation
throughout an extended service life, we request
that you devote careful attention to the follow-
ing section.
Engine and differential
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km:
You should attempt to vary both engine and
vehicle speeds. Until the break-in period has
been completed, you should also refrain from
exceeding an engine speed of 4,500 rpm or a
driving speed of 100 mph/160 km/h.
Always obey all official speed limits.
Avoid full-throttle operation and use of the
transmission's kick-down mode during these
initial miles.
Once you have driven 1,200 miles/2000 km, the
engine and vehicle speeds can be gradually
increased.
SMG Sequential manual transmission
Do not use the acceleration assistant during the
break-in period, refer to page55.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full trac-
tion potential until after an initial break-in
period. Therefore, drive reservedly during the
first 200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of
approx. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake pads
and rotors.
Clutch
The function of the clutch is only at its opti-
mized level after a distance driven of approx.
300 miles/500 km. During this break-in period,
engage the clutch gently.
Following part replacement
Observe the break-in instructions again if com-
ponents mentioned above must be replaced
after subsequent driving operation.
General driving notes
Closing luggage compartment lid
Operate the vehicle only when the lug-
gage compartment lid is completely
closed. Otherwise, exhaust fumes could pene-
trate to the interior of the vehicle.<
If special circumstances should make it abso-
lutely necessary to operate the vehicle with the
luggage compartment lid open:
1.Close all windows and the glass sunroof.
2.Increase the air volume of the automatic
climate control to a high level, refer to
page91.
Hot exhaust system
As in all vehicles equipped with a catalytic
converter, extremely high temperatures
are generated in this vehicle. Do not remove the
heat shields installed adjacent to various sec-
tions of the exhaust system, and never apply
undercoating to them. When driving, standing
at idle and while parking take care to avoid pos-
sible contact between the hot exhaust system
and any highly flammable materials such as hay,
leaves, grass, etc. Such contact could lead to a
fire, and with it the risk of serious property dam-
age as well as personal injury.<

Maintenance
180
Maintenance
The BMW maintenance
system
The BMW maintenance system supports the
preservation of the traffic and operating safety
of your BMW. The service schedule also
includes operations related to the vehicle's
comfort and convenience features, such as
replacement of the filters for the inside air. The
ultimate objective is to ensure economical
maintenance by providing the ideal service for
your vehicle.
Should the day come when you decide to sell
your BMW, you will find that a complete dealer
service history is an asset of inestimable value.
CBS Condition Based Service
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into
account. Condition Based Service uses this to
determine the current and future service
requirements. By letting you define a service
and maintenance regimen that reflects your
own individual requirements, the system builds
the basis for trouble-free driving.
You can set the Control Display to show
remaining times or distances of selected main-
tenance intervals and legally mandated dead-
lines, refer to page66:
>Engine oil
>Brakes, front and rear separately
>Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
>Brake fluid>Spark plugs
>Vehicle check
>Legally mandated inspections depending
on local regulations
Your vehicle stores this information continu-
ously in the master key while the vehicle is
being driven. After accessing the data stored in
the master key, your BMW Service Advisor can
suggest precisely the right array of service pro-
cedures for your own individual vehicle. You
should therefore hand over to the BMW Service
Advisor the key you last used to drive when you
take your vehicle in for service.
Make sure the date in the Control Center
is always set correctly, refer to page74,
as otherwise the effectiveness of CBS Condi-
tion Based Service is not ensured.<
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service
and repair operations performed at your
BMW center.
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.<

Mobility
181Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communication
Navigation
Entertainment
OBD Socket
The Onboard Diagnostics OBD interface
socket is located on the left of the driver's side
under the instrument panel and under a cover.
The cover has the letters OBD on it.
The purpose of the OBD system is to ensure
proper operation of the emission control sys-
tem for the vehicle's lifetime. The system mon-
itors emission-related components and sys-
tems for deterioration and malfunction.
An illuminated lamp informs you of the
need for service, not of the need to stop
the vehicle. However, the systems
should be checked by your BMW center at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Display of the previously described
malfunction on Canadian models.
Under certain conditions, the indicator will blink
or flash. This indicates a rather severe level of
engine misfire. When this occurs, you should
reduce speed and consult the nearest BMW
center as soon as possible. Severe engine mis-
fire over only a short period of time can seri-
ously damage emissions control components,
especially the catalytic converter.
When the fuel filler cap is not properly
tightened, the OBD system can detect
the vapor leak and the indicator will light up. If
the filler cap is subsequently tightened, the
indicator should go out within a few days.<
Event Data Recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or more
sensing and diagnostic modules or a recording
device capable of recording or transmitting cer-
tain vehicle data or information. In addition, if
you have a Subscription Service Agreement for
the BMW Assist system, certain vehicle infor-
mation may be transmitted or recorded in order
to provide such services.
Care
Important information on the care and mainte-
nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring
for your vehicle brochure.

Everything from A to Z
206 Decommissioning the vehicle
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defrosting windows91
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation91
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows91
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows91
"Delete address book" for
navigation122
"Delete all numbers" on the
portable phone157
"Delete data" for
navigation122
"Delete" for portable
phone157,158
Destination address
– deleting121
– entering115
Destination for navigation
– destination list119
– entry115
– selecting from address
book121
– selecting using
information118
– storing120
Destination guidance124
– bypassing route
sections127
– canceling voice
instructions46
– changing specified
route122
– displaying routes126
– distance and arrival124
– interrupting125
– starting124
– terminating/continuing125
– voice instructions125
– volume of voice
instructions126
Destination list119
Destinations recently driven
to119"Dial" for portable phone154
"Dial number"154
"Diamond button"46
Diamond button46
Digital clock65
Dimensions197
Dipstick for engine oil177
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals56
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions125
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions125
Directory, refer to Phone
book155
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book120
Disc brakes108
Displacement, refer to Engine
data196
Display, refer to Control
Center16
"Display off"21
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
"Display settings"73
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up Display84
Disposal, vehicle battery187
Distance, refer to
Computer70
Distance cruise control, refer
to Active cruise control59
"Distance to dest."71
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer70
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control76
Divided rear seat back, refer to
Folding down rear seat101
Door entry lighting89
Door keys28
Door lock31
Door locking, acknowl-
edgment signals30"Door locks"29
Doors
– manual operation31
– remote control29
DOT Quality Grades173
Draft-free ventilation93
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders99
Drive mode54
"Driver's door only"29
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams87
Driving notes106
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route126
Driving stability control
system77
Driving through water107
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes106
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function91
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function91
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control78
– indicator lamp13,78
– malfunction79
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control78
– activating78
– indicator lamp13,78
DVD for navigation114
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC77
Dynamic Driving Control54
"Dynamic route" for
navigation123
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC78
– indicator lamp13,78,79
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC78
– indicator lamp13,78

Everything from A to Z
212 Portable phone
– accepted calls156
– adjusting volume153
– calling154
– ending call155
– hands-free system153
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest98
– missed calls156
– operation using Control
Center153
– phone book155
– redialing156
– refer to separate Owner's
Manual
– SMS157
– Top 8156
– touch tone dialing157
Portable phone battery152
Portable phone in the
vehicle107
Portable phones, use in the
interior, refer to Mobile
communications
systems107
Position
– displaying125
– storing120
Power failure187
Power windows, refer to
Windows34
Preselecting activation times
of the Independent
ventilation94
"Presets" on the
radio138,143
Pressure, tires170
Pressure monitoring of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor79
Programmable buttons on the
steering wheel46
Protective function, refer to
Anti-trapping mechanism
– glass sunroof, electric36
– windows35
R
Radio
– autostore139
– controls132
– sampling stations139
– satellite radio141
– selecting the frequency
manually139
– selecting the
waveband133,138
– station search139
– station selection138
– station with the best
reception139
– storing stations140
– switching on/off132
– tone control133
– volume133
– Weather Band141
Radio-control key, refer to
Master key with remote
control28
Rain sensor57
"Random", random play
sequence147
Reading lamps89
Rear armrest, refer to Rear
center armrest100
Rear lamp, refer to Tail
lamps184
– replacing bulbs184
"Rear not enabled"137
Rear seat back, folding101
"Rear seat entertainment via
headphones"136
"Rear seat entertainment via
speakers"136
Rear seats
– folding backrests101
– head restraint adjustment42
– heating44
Rear ventilation93
Rearview mirror45
Rear window blind, refer to
Roller sun blinds97
Rear window defroster90
Rear window safety switch35"Received calls"156
Receiving level of portable
phone, refer to Status
information20
Reception
– quality141
– radio stations141
– regional station139
Recirculated-air mode
– air recirculation91
– AUC Automatic recircu-
lated-air control91
Reclining seat, refer to
Backrest39
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch72
"Redial" for portable
phone156
Refueling168
Releasing hood176
"Relock door if not
opened"32
Remaining distance
– refer to Computer70
– refer to Cruising range70
Remote control28
– entertainment136
– garage door opener96
– luggage compartment lid30
– malfunction30
Removing condensation on
the windows91
"Repeat" in audio mode146
Replacement fuses187
Replacement key, refer to
New key28
Replacement of tires, refer to
Changing wheels185
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs182
Replacing tires174
Reporting an accident, refer
Initiating an emergency
call189
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gage66
Reservoir for washer
systems58