2007 BMW 535XI SEDAN fuel fill door release

Opening and closing
30 >Telephone, setting volume, refer to
pages198,204
>With programmable memory/direct selec-
tion buttons, selection of stored functions,
refer to page21
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid or tailgate and
rear window
>Fuel filler door
Operating from outside
>via the remote control
>via the door lock
>with comfort access
* via the door handles
At the same time, the anti-theft system is also
operated. It prevents the doors from being
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. In addition, it the remote control is used,
the welcome lamps, the interior lamps and the
courtesy lamps
* are switched on or off. The
alarm system
is armed/disarmed at the same
time.
You can find more detailed information on the
alarm system
on page37.
Operating from inside
Via the button for central locking, refer to
page33. The fuel filler door is not locked.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
Opening and closing: from
outside
Using remote control
Persons or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from
the inside. Always take along the remote control
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.<
Unlocking
Press the button.
The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps
* of the
doors and the welcome lamps are switched on.
You can set how the vehicle is unlocked. The
setting is stored for the remote control currently
in use.
iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to
page16.
1.Press the button.
This opens the start menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Door locks" is selected and
press the controller.
6.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
7.Select "Unlock button" and press the con-
troller.

Refueling
216
Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling,
otherwise no fuel can be filled into the
tank and a message is displayed.<
When handling fuel, always observe all
applicable precautionary measures and
regulations. Never transport reserve fuel con-
tainers in the vehicle. These could become
leaky and cause an explosion or a fire in an acci-
dent.<
Fuel filler door
To open and close: press the rear edge of the
fuel filler door.
Manual release
If an electrical malfunction should occur, you
can unlock the fuel filler door manually.
Sedan
1.In the cargo bay, raise the floor mat and the
cover located beneath it.
2.Open the snap fasteners of the right side
panel and take off the side panel.3.Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol.
Sports Wagon
1.Unhook the retaining strap*, refer to
page126.
2.Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo
bay.
3.Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels always observe any
safety guidelines posted at the service
station.<
Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.

Everything from A to Z
268
E
Easy entry/exit54
– backrest width47
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of CD player166
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door216
– glass sunroof, electric43
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– tailgate36
Electric steering wheel
adjustment54
Electronic brake-force
distribution90
Electronic oil level check229
Emergency call244
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door216
– luggage compartment lid34
– tailgate36
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission64
Emergency operation, refer to
Moving manually
– glass sunroof43
– panorama glass sunroof44
Emergency release for
luggage compartment lid in
cargo bay35
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance245
"Enable services"213
"End call"200
Energy-conscious driving,
refer to Energy Control78
Energy Control78Engine
– breaking-in132
– data252
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature77
– speed252
– starting61
– starting, with comfort
access39
– switching off61
Engine compartment229
Engine coolant231
Engine oil
– adding230
– additives, refer to Approved
engine oils230
– approved engine oil230
– checking oil level229
– electronic oil level check229
– interval between changes,
refer to Service
requirements80
– oil change230
– oil grades, refer to Approved
engine oils230
"Engine oil level"230
Engine output, refer to Engine
data252
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature77
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data252
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine61
"Enter address"142,150
Entering destination via town/
city name143
Entering intersection,
navigation144
Entering the
address142,145
Entering town/city for
navigation143
Entering zip code for
navigation143
"Entertainment"166
Entertainment sound output
on/off167Entry map for destination146
Environmentally friendly
driving, refer to Energy
Control78
"Equalizer", refer to Tone
control169
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control169
"ESN"177
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control91
Event Data Recorders233
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system132
Exterior mirrors52
– adjusting52
– automatic dimming
feature53
– automatic heating53
– folding in and out53
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror53
External audio device121
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting247
F
"Fader", refer to Tone
control168
Fader, refer to Tone
control168
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control82
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms38
– refer to Switching off
alarm38
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts50
– warning lamp50
Fastest route for
navigation152

Everything from A to Z
272 Low beams107
– automatic107
– replacing bulbs236
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support47
Lug bolts241
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting241
– wrench240
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo bay
Luggage compartment lid34
– emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation34
– emergency release35
– locking separately34
– opening from inside34
– opening from outside34
– unlocking and locking from
inside33
– unlocking manually34
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate, comfort access39
Luggage net, refer to
Separation net125
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack136
Lumbar support47
LW, waveband170
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires227
Maintenance232
– refer to Service and
Warranty Information
Booklet for US models232
– refer to Service
requirements80
– refer to Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models232
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control82
Manual air distribution113
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63"Manual" on the radio171
Manual operation
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door216
– glass sunroof43
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission64
Manual transmission62
"Map direction of travel"156
Map display156
"Map facing north"156
Map for navigation
– changing scale156
– destination entry146
Map view facing north156
Master key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Maximum cooling114
Maximum speed
– with compact wheel242
– with winter tires227
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions253
Memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
MENU, button refer to Start
menu17
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Message list for traffic
information159
Microfilter115
Microphone
– for mobile phone14
– for voice command
system14
Mirror dimming feature53
Mirrors52
– automatic curb monitor53
– folding in and out53
– heating53
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
"Missed calls"200
Missed calls201Mobile communications
devices in vehicle132
Mobile phone
– accepted calls201
– adjusting volume198
– calling199
– ending call199
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest120
– missed calls201
– operation by voice203
– operation via iDrive198
– redialing201
– refer to separate operating
instructions
– Top 8201
– touch tone dialing, refer to
Tone dialing method202
Mobile phone battery206
Mobile phones, use in the
interior, refer to Mobile
communications
devices132
Monitor, refer to iDrive16
Monitoring pressure of tires,
refer to Flat Tire Monitor94
"Monitor on / off"55
Most recent mobile phone
numbers201
MP3
– compressed audio files179
– USB/audio interface186
Multi-function steering wheel,
refer to Buttons on steering
wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher66
– refer to Wiper system67
Music tracks
– finding181
– random play sequence182
– sampling, scan181
"Mute on / off"55
MW, waveband170