2007 BMW 525XI TOURING technical data

528i
535i
550i
528xi
535xiOwner'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. It contains important data
and instructions intended to assist you in gaining maximum use
and satisfaction from your BMW's unique range of technical fea-
tures. The manual also contains information on maintenance
designed to enhance operating safety and contribute to main-
taining the value of your BMW throughout an extended service
life.
This manual is supplemented by a Service and Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet for US models or a Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models.
We wish you an enjoyable driving experience.
BMW AG

Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Contents
The fastest way to find specific topics is to use
the index, refer to page262.
Using this Owner's Manual
4Notes
7Reporting safety defects
At a glance
10Cockpit
16iDrive
23Voice command system
Controls
28Opening and closing
45Adjusting
56Transporting children safely
60Driving
77Everything under control
89Technology for comfort, convenience
and safety
107Lamps
111Climate
118Practical interior accessories
Driving tips
132Things to remember when driving
Navigation
140Starting navigation system
142Destination entry
154Destination guidance
163What to do if …
Entertainment
166On/off and tone
170Radio
179CD player and CD changer
185AUX-In connection
186 USB/audio interface
Communications
192Telephoning
207BMW Assist
Mobility
216Refueling
218Wheels and tires
228Under the hood
232Maintenance
234Replacing components
244Giving and receiving assistance
Reference
252Technical data
257Short commands of voice command
system
262Everything from A to Z

Reference
This chapter contains the technical data,
the short commands of the voice command
system, and the index that will direct you
as quickly as possible to the information
you are looking for.
Reference

Technical data
252
Technical data
Engine data
528i/xi535i/xi550i
Displacement cu in/cmµ182.8/2,996 181.8/2,979 292.8/4,799
No. of cylinders 668
Maximum output hp 230 300 360
at engine speed rpm 6,500 5,800 6,300
Maximum torque lb ft/Nm 200/270 300/407 360/488
at engine speed rpm 2,750 1,400 3,400

Technical data
254
All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 39 ft/11.9 m

Technical data
256 Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
Sports Wagon535xi
Curb weight
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 4,100/1,860
>Automatic transmission lbs./kg 4,144/1,880
Approved gross vehicle weight
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 5,291/2,400
>Automatic transmission lbs./kg 5,335/2,420
Load lbs./kg 1,190/540
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,381/1,080
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,866/1,300
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 17.7-58.3/500-1,650
Notes
Fuel tank US gal/liters approx. 18.5/70 Fuel grade: page217
of that reserve US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8
550i US gal/liters approx. 2.6/10
Window cleaning system For more details: page68
>Sedan US quarts/liters approx. 3.2/3
>with headlamp cleaning system US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5
>Sports Wagon US quarts/liters approx. 5.3/5

Everything from A to Z
266 "Communication"198,208
Compact Disc
– refer to CD changer179
– refer to CD player179
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure219,220
– wheel change241
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock60
Compartments
– in cargo bay, Sports
Wagon126
– refer to Storage area
package, Sports Wagon126
– refer to Storage
compartments121
Compressed audio files179
Computer78
– displays on Control
Display79
– hour signal86
"Concert hall", refer to Tone
control169
"Concierge"210
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked134
Condition Based Service
CBS232
"Confirmation"32
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices122
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption79
Consumption indicator,
Energy Control78
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption79
"Continue guidance to
destination?"155
"Contrast" with BMW Night
Vision105Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness87
– switching off/on21
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Coolant231
– checking level231
– temperature77
Cooling, maximum114
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant231
Cooling function, automatic
climate control
114
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant231
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC90
Country of destination for
navigation143
Courtesy lamps110
Cover, roll-up cover,
Sports Wagon124
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone120
Cruise control68
– active cruise control69
Cruising range78
Cup holders121
Curb weight, refer to
Weights255
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control78
"Current position"162
Current position
– displaying162
– entering150
– storing150
"Curve mode" with
BMW Night Vision105
"Customer
Relations"202,210
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data252
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical252
– dimensions253
– engine252
– weights255
"Date"86
Date77
– display format86
– retrieval77
– setting86
"Date format"86
"Daytime running lamps"108
Daytime running lamps108
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
warning lamp93
"Deactivated"49
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler door216
– glass sunroof43
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– tailgate36
Defrosting windows113
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation113
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows113
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows113
"Delete address book" for
navigation system151
"Delete all numbers" for
mobile phone201
"Delete data" for navigation
system151
"Delete" for mobile
phone201
Destination address
– deleting151
– entering142,145

Everything from A to Z
278 "Store in address book" for
navigation system150
"Store" on the radio172,178
Storing current position150
Storing radio stations172
Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory47
Storing tires227
"Street" for destination
entry144
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires218
Sun blinds119
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control168,169
SW, waveband170
Swinging up floor panel,
Sports Wagon126
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching off engine61
Switching on
– audio166
– CD changer166
– CD player166
– radio166
Switching on hour signal86
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light109
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– navigation system161
– status information20
– traffic information with
navigation system158
T
Tachometer77
"Tailgate"36
Tailgate34
– automatic operation36
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually36
– locking and unlocking from
inside33
– opening from inside35Tail lamps237
– replacing bulbs237
Tank contents, refer to
Capacities256
Target cursor for
navigation147
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety5
Technical data252
– capacities256
– dimensions253
Telematics, refer to
BMW Assist207
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest120
– refer to Mobile phone192
"Telephone list"55
TeleService209
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region112
– adjusting with automatic
climate control112
– changing units of
measure87
– refer to Coolant
temperature77
Temperature display
– changing units of
measure87
– outside temperature77
– outside temperature
warning77
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control68
"Terminate services"212
"Text language"87
"Theater", refer to Tone
control169
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp238
Through-loading system123
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting241Tilt alarm sensor38
– switching off38
Tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror53
"Time"86
"Time format"86
Timer, refer to Preselecting
activation times
116
"Timer 1" for parked-car
ventilation116
"Timer 2" for parked-car
ventilation116
Tire inflation pressures218
Tire pressure loss95,96
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM95
Tire Quality Grading224
Tire replacement, new wheels
and tires226
Tires
– age224
– air loss95,97
– breaking-in132
– changing226
– condition225
– damage225
– flat tire, refer to Changing
wheels239
– inflation pressure218
– new wheels and tires226
– pressure monitoring, refer to
Flat Tire Monitor94
– pressure monitoring, refer to
TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor95
– replacing239
– retreaded tires226
– run-flat tires226
– size224
– tread225
– wear indicators225
– wheel/tire combination226
– winter tires227
Tire trouble
– changing wheels239
– compact wheel241
TMC station, refer to Traffic
information158