2009 BMW 550I SEDAN Owner's Manual

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Mobility
Weights
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Sedan528i535i550i
Curb weight
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 3,505/1,590 3,660/1,660 3,946/1,790
>Automatic transmission lbs./kg 3,571/1,620 3,703/1,680 3,968/1,800
Approved gross vehicle weight
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 4,607/2,090 4,872/2,210 5,048/2,290
>Automatic transmission lbs./kg 4,673/2,120 4,872/2,210 5,070/2,300
Load lbs./kg 1,102/500 1,102/500 1,102/500
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,227/1,010 2,359/1,070 2,469/1,120
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,601/1,180 2,711/1,230 2,733/1,240
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100 220/100 220/100
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 18.4/520 18.4/520 18.4/520
Sedan528i xDrive535i xDrive
Curb weight
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 3,670/1,710 3,902/1,770
>Automatic transmission lbs./kg 3,704/1,730 3,946/1,790
Approved gross vehicle weight
>Manual transmission lbs./kg 4,839/2,195 5,004/2,270
>Automatic transmission lbs./kg 4,883/2,215 5,048/2,290
Load lbs./kg 1,102/500 1,102/500
Approved front axle load lbs./kg 2,315/1,050 2,315/1,050
Approved rear axle load lbs./kg 2,689/1,220 2,689/1,220
Approved roof load capacity lbs./kg 220/100 220/100
Cargo bay capacity cu ft/l 18.4/520 18.4/520

Technical data
264 Never exceed either the approved axle loads or
the gross vehicle weight.
Capacities
Sports Wagon535i xDrive
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/
70Fuel grade: page221
of that reserve US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8
550i US gal/liters approx. 2.6/10
Window cleaning system For more details: page70
>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

Reference 265
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Mobility
Short commands of voice command
system
With short commands you can run certain func-
tions directly, regardless of which menu item is selected. Here are the important short com-
mands for the voice command system.
Assistance window
Communication
Navigation
*
FunctionCommand
To open the assistance window21{Assistance window}
To select the display in the assistance window21{Assistance window map facing north},
{Assistance window map direction of travel},
{Assistance window arrow display},
{Assistance window perspective},
{Assistance window current position},
{Assistance window trip computer} or
{Assistance window onboard info}
To change scale in assistance window142{Assistance window scale ... feet} or
{Assistance window scale ... miles}
FunctionCommand
To open phone195{Phone}
To dial phone number201{Dial number}
To display phone book202{A to Z}
To select from the phone book202{Call ...} or
{Dial name}
To display "Top 8"203{Top 8}
To redial202{Redial}
To display "Received calls"203{Received calls}
To display "Missed calls"203{Missed calls}
To display "Bluetooth"197{Bluetooth}
To open BMW Service, Services209{BMW service}
FunctionCommand
To open navigation system142{Navigation}
To open "Enter address"144{Enter address}
To open "New destination"144{New destination}
To display "Input map"149{Input map}

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Onboard info
Entertainment
To display destination list151{Destination list}
To display address book152{Address book}
To display route criteria154{Route preference}
To start destination guidance156{Start guidance}
To end destination guidance156{Stop guidance}
To display arrow display142{Arrow display}
To display map display158{Map}, {Map facing north},
{Map direction of travel} or
{Perspective}
To change scale158{Scale ... miles} or
{Scale ... feet}
To display roads or towns/cities along route159{Route list}
To switch on voice instructions159{Navigation info on}
To switch off voice instructions159{Navigation info off}
To repeat voice instructions160{Repeat navigation info}
To open route157{Route menu}
To open "New route"160{New route}
To display current position163{Current position}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
To open "Car Data"81{Car data}
To display computer81{Onboard info}
To display trip computer81{Trip computer}
To open stopwatch86{Stopwatch}
To open speed limit86{Limit}
To activate speed limit86{Limit on}
To deactivate speed limit86{Limit off}
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}

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Climate
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 radio179{SAT radio}
To open "Presets" of the satellite radio180{SAT radio presets}
To open "All channels" of the satellite radio180{SAT radio all channels}
To open "Categories" of the satellite radio180{SAT radio categories}
To open CD player
182{CD menu}
To switch on CD player182{CD}
To open CD changer182{CD changer menu}
To switch on CD changer182{CD changer}
To select a CD in the CD changer182{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}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
To adjust temperature distribution for front seat
heating53{Seat heater distribution}
To open "Vent settings"116{Vent settings}
To open "Automatic programs"115{Automatic programs}

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menu
To open "Parked car ventilation"119{Parked car operation}
To open "Automatic ventilation"119{Automatic ventilation}
To display activation times119{Activation time}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
To open the menu{Settings menu}
"Display off"22{Display off}
To open "Info sources"{Info sources}
To open "Settings"{Settings}
To open "Door locks"32, 35{Door locks}
To open "Steering wheel buttons"56{Steering wheel buttons}
To open "Lighting"68{Lighting}
To open "Service requirements", 211 82{Service requirements}
To open "Service"82, 211{Service}
To open "BMW Service settings" settings214{BMW service settings}
To display "Check Control messages"85{Check Control messages}
To open "Head-Up Display"102{Head-Up Display}
To set brightness of Control Display88{Brightness}
To open "Units"89{Units}
To open "Language"89, 142{Language}
To open "Time"87{Time}
To open "Date"88{Date}
To open "PDC"90{PDC}
To open "FTM"95{FTM}
To open "TPM"97{
TPM}
To display "Bluetooth"197{Bluetooth}
To open "HDC"93{HDC}
To activate BMW Night Vision105{Night Vision on}
To deactivate BMW Night Vision105{Night Vision off}
To display settings for BMW Night Vision105{Night Vision settings}

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Everything from A to Z
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Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions and
refers you to the page where
these texts can be found.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System91
– indicator lamp94
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control71
Accepted calls202
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
request253
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control84
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control118
"Activation time" for parked
car ventilation119
Active cruise control71
– indicator lamp75
– radar sensors75
– selecting distance73
– warning lamps75
Active front head restraints51
Active seat54
Active seat ventilation54
Active steering99
– warning lamp100
Adapter for spare key30
Adaptive brake assistant92
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display100
Adaptive Head Light110
"Add digits" in mobile phone
mode202Additives
– coolant235
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils235
"Address book" in
navigation152
Address for navigation
– deleting153
– entering144,147
– selecting153
– storing152
– storing current position152
"Add to address book"152
"Add to destination
list"147,149
Adjusting active backrest
width49
Adjusting interior
temperature115
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control169
Adjusting thigh support48
"After door opened"50
"After unlocking"
50
Airbags100
– indicator/warning lamp102
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags101
– sitting safely47
Air distribution
– automatic115
– manual116
Airing, refer to Ventilation118
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control117
– recirculated-air mode117
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode117
"Air recirculation on / off"57Air supply, automatic climate
control114
Air volume116
AKI, refer to Fuel quality221
Alarm system39
– avoiding unintentional
alarms40
– interior motion sensor40
– switching off alarm40
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor40
– tilt alarm sensor40
"All channels"180
"All doors"33
Alloy wheels240
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires230
"All stations", requesting in
radio mode172
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive93
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Altering stretch of road160
"AM", reception
range168,172
Antenna for mobile phone194
Antifreeze
– coolant235
– washer fluid70
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system39
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system32
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights263
Approved engine oils235
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights263
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear127