2008 BMW 550I sat nav

Reference 261
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Entertainment
FunctionCommand
Tone control169{Audio}
To switch on radio172{Radio on},
{FM} or
{AM}
To open "FM"172{FM menu}
To open "AM"172{AM menu}
To open "All stations"172{FM all stations}
To select radio station172{Station ...}, e.g. {Station WNYC}, or
{Choose station}
To open "Presets"172{FM presets} or
{AM presets}
To select preset radio station172{Preset ...}, e.g. {Preset 1}
To open "Manual"173{FM manual},
{AM manual} or
{Choose frequency},
{Frequency ... Megahertz}
To open strongest radio stations174{AM Autostore}
To open "WB"176{Weatherband menu}
To switch on weatherband 176{Weatherband on}
To select a weatherband station176{Choose weatherband station}
To open "SAT"180{SAT radio menu}
To switch on satellite radio180{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of satellite radio181{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of satellite radio180{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of satellite radio180{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player182{CD menu}
To switch on CD player182{CD}
To open CD changer183{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer183{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer183{CD 1...6}
To select music track183{CD track ...}
To select a CD and music track in the CD
changer183{CD 1...6 track ...}
To switch on audio playback with external audio
device188{Audio Aux}

Everything from A to Z
268 Compact wheel
– inflation pressure221,222
– wheel change244
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock61
Compartments
– in cargo bay, Sports
Wagon129
– refer to Storage area
package, Sports Wagon130
– refer to Storage
compartments124
Compressed audio files182
Computer79
– displays on Control
Display80
– hour signal87
"Concert hall", refer to Tone
control171
"Concierge"212
Concierge service212
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked136
Condition Based Service
CBS235
"Confirmation"31
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking31
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices126
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption80
Consumption indicator,
Energy Control79
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption80
"Continue guidance to
destination?"157
"Contrast" with BMW Night
Vision106
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness88
– switching off/on21
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient operation
– glass sunroof30
– windows30
– windows and glass sunroof
with comfort access39
Coolant233
– checking level233
– temperature78
Cooling, maximum117
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant
233
Cooling function, automatic
climate control117
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant233
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC91
Country of destination for
navigation145
Courtesy lamps112
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone123
Cruise control69
– active cruise control70
Cruising range79
Cup holders125
Curb weight, refer to
Weights257
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control79
"Current position"163
Current position
– displaying163
– entering152
– storing152
"Curve mode" with
BMW Night Vision106
"Customer
Relations"204,212
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data254
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Data, technical254
– dimensions255
– engine254
– weights257
"Date"87
Date78
– date format87
– retrieval78
– setting87
"Date format"87
"Daytime running lamps"109
Daytime running lamps109
DBC Dynamic Brake Control,
warning lamp94
"Deactivated"49
Decommissioning the vehicle,
refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
Defect
– door lock32
– fuel filler door218
– glass sunroof42
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– tailgate35
Defrosting windows116
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation116
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows116
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows116
"Delete address book" for
navigation system153
"Delete all numbers" for
mobile phone203
"Delete data" for navigation
system153
"Delete" for mobile
phone203
Destination address
– deleting153
– entering144,147

Reference 277
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Rear socket127
Rear ventilation118
Rearview mirror53
Rear window
– changing wiper blade237
– heating116
– opening and closing on
Sports Wagon34
– roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds122
– window wiper on Sports
Wagon69,137
Rear window safety switch41
"Received calls"202
Reception
– quality175
– radio stations175
– regional station174
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight123
Recirculated-air mode117
– air recirculation117
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control117
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats46
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch86
"Redial" for mobile phone202
Redialing with mobile
phone207
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps240
Refueling218
Releasing
– hood230
– locks, refer to Unlocking38
"Relock door if not
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range79
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer80Remote control28
– comfort access38
– garage door opener121
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,40
– replacing battery40
– tailgate31
Removing condensation on
the windows116
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode185
"Repeat" in audio mode185
"Repeat track" in audio
mode185
Replacement fuses245
Replacement of tires, refer to
Changing wheels242
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs238
Replacing tires228
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires227
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge79
"Reset"96,98
– stopwatch86
– tone settings171
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings171
"resetting FTM …"96
Residual heat117
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts50
Retaining straps, refer to
Storage area package,
Sports Wagon130
Retreaded tires228
Reverse, fast
– CD changer186
– CD player186Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– manual transmission63
Road map158
"Roadside
Assistance"204,210
Roadside Assistance248
Roadside assistance210
Roadside parking lamps110
– replacing bulbs239
Roller blind, refer to Sun
blinds122
Roll-up cover, Sports
Wagon128
Roof load capacity257
Roof-mounted luggage
rack139
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing249
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route154
– bypassing sections160
– changing160
– changing criteria154
– displaying157
– displaying arrow display157
– displaying map view158
– displaying streets or towns/
cities159
– selecting154
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions159
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view158
"Route preference",
changing154
Route selection154
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires227
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure

Everything from A to Z
278 Run-flat tires227
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire96,98
– flat tire96,98
– Flat Tire Monitor95
– new wheels and tires227
– tire inflation
pressure96,98,220
– Tire Pressure Monitor97
– tire replacement227,228
– winter tires228
S
Safety5
Safety belts50
– damage51
– refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– sitting safely45
– warning lamp50
Safety belt tensioners
– refer to Airbags100
– refer to Safety belts50
Safety systems
– ABS Antilock Brake
System91
– airbags100
– driving stability control
systems91
– safety belts50
Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires227
Satellite radio179
– enabling channel179
– selecting channel180
– storing channel180
"SAT" with radio169,179
"Save current
destination"153
"Scan"
– music tracks on CD184
– stations with radio173
Scan
– CD changer184
– CD player184
– radio173"Scan all" in audio mode184
"Scan directory" in audio
mode184
Screen, refer to iDrive16
Screw thread for tow
fitting250
SDARS, refer to Satellite
radio179
"Seat heater distribution"51
Seats46
– active backrest width
adjustment47
– adjusting the seats46
– comfort seat46
– easy entry/exit47
– heating51
– lumbar support47
– memory, refer to Seat, mirror
and steering wheel
memory47
– shoulder support46
– sitting safely45
– storing the setting47
– thigh support46
– ventilation, refer to Active
seat ventilation52
Securing load
– refer to Securing cargo138
– with ski bag, refer to
Securing cargo131
"Select as
destination"150,213
"Select current speed"85
Selecting audio sources, refer
to Operation via iDrive168
Selecting distance with active
cruise control72
Selecting frequency
manually173
Selecting menu items19
Selecting route154
Selection options with
navigation system154
Selector lever, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64Selector lever lock, refer to
Selecting transmission
positions64
Self-leveling suspension95
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance248
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for
US models235
"Service Info"81,211,232
Service Interval Display
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service235
– refer to Service
requirements81
"Service Request"204,211
"Service
requirements"82,211,232
Service requirements81
– refer to CBS Condition
Based Service235
"Set"
– in audio mode169
– on trip computer81
"Set date"87
"Set service date"82
"Set time"87
Setting button, refer to
Controls, controller16
"Settings"215
– for BMW Assist213
– for unlocking30
Settings
– BMW Night Vision105
– changing on Control
Display86
– clock, 12h/24h mode87
– configuring, refer to
Personal Profile29
– date87
– language88
– units of measure88
Settings menu, refer to
imenu17
Setting time, refer to
Preselecting activation
times119