2008 BMW 525XI TOURING instrument cluster

Controls
109Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Adaptive Head Light*
The concept
Adaptive Head Light is a variable headlamp
control system that enables better illumination
of the road surface. Depending on the steering
angle and other parameters, the light from the
headlamp follows the course of the road.
In tight curves at speeds up to approx. 45 mph/
70 km/h, e.g. on mountainous roads or when
negotiating curves, turning lamps are switched
on that light up the inside area of the curve.
Activating Adaptive Head Light
With the ignition switched on, turn the light
switch into position 3, refer to page107.
The turning lamps are automatically switched
on depending on the steering angle or the use
of turn signals.
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adaptive
Head Light directs light towards the front pas-
senger side when the vehicle is at a standstill.
When driving in reverse, only the turning lamps
are active and illuminate the outer area of
curves.
High beams/
roadside parking lamps
1High beams
2Headlamp flasher
3Roadside parking lamps
Roadside parking lamps, left or right*
You also enjoy the option of lighting up just one
side of your vehicle when parking.
Switching on
After parking the vehicle, press the lever up or
down beyond the resistance point, arrow 3.
The roadside parking lamps drain the bat-
tery. Do not leave them switched on for
long periods of time, otherwise it may no longer
be possible to start the engine.<
Switching off
Briefly press the lever in the opposite direction
up to the resistance point, arrow3.
High-beam assistant*
The concept
This system automatically switches the high
beams on and off. A sensor on the front side of
the inside rearview mirror controls the process.
The assistant makes sure that the high beams
are switched on whenever traffic conditions
permit. This relieves you of the burden of con-
stantly switching back and forth and simulta-
neously provides you with the best possible vis-
ibility. Naturally, you can intervene at any time to
switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating system
1.Turn the light switch to position3, refer to
page107.
2.With the low beams switched on, briefly
press the turn signal lever in the high-beam
direction.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
assistant is activated. The system
automatically switches between high beams

Controls
111Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
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 "Lighting" is selected and
press the controller.
6.Select "High-beam assistant" and press
the controller.
High-beam assistant is switched off.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Fog lamps*
The parking lamps or low beams must be
switched on for the fog lamps to operate. The
green indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up whenever the fog lamps are on.
The fog lamps are switched off whenever the
high beams are switched on.
If the automatic headlamp control is acti-
vated, the low beams will come on when
you switch on the fog lamps.<
Instrument lighting
You can control the lighting intensity by using
the knurled wheel.
Interior lamps
Control of the interior lamps, footwell lamps,
door entry lighting, courtesy lamps
* and the
cargo bay lamps
* is automatic.
With the courtesy lamps,
LED lights are pro-
vided in the outside rearview mirrors to illumi-
nate the exterior area around the doors.
To protect the battery, all lamps in the
vehicle are switched off approx. 15 min-
utes after radio readiness is switched off, refer
to Start/Stop button on page61.<
Switching interior lamps on and off
manually
Press the button.
If the interior lamps, footwell lamps, door entry
lighting and courtesy lamps are to remain
switched off continually, press the button for
approx. 3 seconds.

Reference 275
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Destination for navigation
– destination list150
– entering via voice147
– entry144
– selecting from address
book152
– selecting using
information149
– storing151
Destination guidance156
– bypassing route
sections160
– canceling voice
instructions55
– changing specified
route154
– displaying route157
– distance and arrival156
– interrupting156
– starting156
– terminating/continuing156
– voice instructions159
– volume of voice
instructions160
Destination list for
navigation150
Destinations recently driven
to150
"Details"
– in audio mode183,189
– in radio mode179
"Detour" in navigation163
"Dial" in mobile phone
mode201
"Dial number"201
"Diamond button"55
Diamond button54
Digital clock78
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio176
Dimensions261
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals67
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions159
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions159Directory, refer to Phone
book202
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book151
Displacement, refer to Engine
data260
"Display"88
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Displaying vehicle data216
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting111
"Display off"21
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
"Display settings"87,102
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up
Display101
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access40
– coolant235
– vehicle battery251
Distance, refer to
Computer80
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control71
"Distance to dest."80
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer80
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control89
Divided rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading
system126
Door entry lighting111
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock32
Door locking, confirmation
signals31
"Door locks"30Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control30
DOT Quality Grades228
Draft-free ventilation117
Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders124
"Driver's door only"30
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams107
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route157
Driving stability control
systems90
Driving through water136
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes134
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function116
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function116
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control91
– indicator lamp13,91
– malfunction93
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control91
– activating91
– indicator lamp13,92
DVD for navigation142
Dynamic Drive93
Dynamic Driving Control66
"Dynamic route" in
navigation154
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC91
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC91
E
Easy entry/exit54
– backrest width47
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of CD player168

Reference 279
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor94
– radio, refer to Storing
stations174
– refer to Power failure251
– refer to Setting time and
date86
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory47
"Input map"149
Installation location
– CD changer185
– drive for navigation DVD142
– mobile phone122
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions159
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting111
Instrument lighting111
Instrument panel, refer to
Cockpit10
Instrument panel, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control120
Interesting destination for
navigation149
"Interim time"86
Interior lamps111
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor38
– switching off38
Interior rearview mirror53
– automatic dimming
feature54
Intermittent mode of the
wipers68
J
Jacking points250
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting254
Jump starting254
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access38
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access38
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile28
"Keypad"204
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile28
– spare key28
Kick-down, Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
Knock control221
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam
assistant109
– refer to Parking lamps/low
beams107
Lamps and bulbs244
Lane limit lines, refer to
Leaving lane warning105
"Language / Units"88
– in navigation143,159
"Languages"88
– in navigation143,159
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo138
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list150
"Last seat pos."48
LATCH child restraint fixing
system57
Leather care241
Leaving lane warning105
LEDs light-emitting
diodes244
Length, refer to
Dimensions261
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs248
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs244Lighter124
"Lighting"67
Lighting
– instruments111
– lamps and bulbs244
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps107
Light switch107
"Limit"85
Loading
– securing cargo138
– stowing cargo138
– vehicle137
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo138
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33
Locking31
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside31
– without key, refer to Comfort
access38
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals31
– from inside32
– from outside30
Low beams
107
– automatic107
– replacing bulbs245
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support47
Lug bolts250
– tightening torque, refer to
After mounting250
– wrench249
Luggage compartment, refer
to Cargo bay
Luggage compartment lid33
– emergency operation, refer
to Manual operation34
– emergency release34
– locking separately34
– opening from inside33
– opening from outside34
– unlocking and locking from
inside32
– unlocking manually34