2012 BMW 5 SERIES technical data

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 324.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive22Voice activation system25Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing47Adjusting58Transporting children safely62Driving75Displays89Lamps94Safety107Driving stability control systems114Driving comfort139Climate control146Interior equipment153Storage compartments
Driving tips
160Things to remember when driving163Loading166Saving fuel
Navigation
172Navigation
Entertainment
190Tone192Radio200CD/multimedia221Rear entertainmentCommunication230Telephone242Office251Contacts253ConnectedDrive
Mobility
262Refueling264Fuel265Wheels and tires282Engine compartment284Engine oil288Maintenance290Replacing components298Breakdown assistance304Care
Reference
310Technical data314Short commands of the voice activation
system324Everything from A to Z
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Automatic Service Request
The TeleService data necessary for servicing
the vehicle are automatically sent to your service
partner prior to the service deadline. If possible,
the service partner will contact you and a service
appointment can be arranged.
To check when your service partner was noti‐
fied:1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3.Open "Options".4."Last Service Request"
TeleService Report
Transmits technical data that is evaluated for the
ongoing development of BMW products from
your vehicle to BMW in regular intervals if nec‐
essary.
TeleService Report is activated in vehicles that
meet certain technical requirements and have a
valid Assist contract; this feature is free of
charge.
Neither personal data nor position data is trans‐
mitted.
Indicate when the last Teleservice Report was
transmitted:1."Vehicle Info"2."Vehicle status"3."Options" Open.4."Last Teleservice Info"
Services status
Displaying available services
Display of all services available in the vehicle.
1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Service Status"3."Available services"
Updating BMW Assist
Manual update of TeleService and BMW Assist.
"Update BMW Assist"
Data transfer
During the updating of BMW services, display
the status of the data transfer.
1."BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive"2."Options" Open.3."Data transfer"Seite 257ConnectedDriveCommunication257
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Reference
This chapter contains technical data, short
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Technical dataVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Dimensions
Width, height
1Vehicle height: 57.6 inches / 1,464 mm2Vehicle width, without mirrors: 73.2 in‐
ches / 1,860 mm3Vehicle width with mirrors: 82.4 in‐
ches / 2,094 mmSeite 310ReferenceTechnical data310
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Length, wheel base1Wheel base: 116.9 inches / 2,968 mm2Length: 193.1 inches / 4,905 mm
Smallest turning circle
Dia.: 39 ft 2 in/11.95 m
Dia. xDrive: 39 ft 8 in/12.10 mDia. with active steering: 37 ft 6 in/11.45 m
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles
with manual transmission; the values followingthe slash apply to vehicles with automatic trans‐
mission. 528iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg4,971/2,255Loadlbs/kg1,036/470Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,359/1,070Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,844/1,290Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Trunk capacitycu ft/l18.36/520Seite 311Technical dataReference311
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535iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg5,159/5,181
2,340/2,350Loadlbs/kg1,058/480Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,491/1,130Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg2,866/2,888
1,300/1,310Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l18.36/520

550iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs
kg5,401/5,423
2,450/2,460Loadlbs/kg1,036/470Approved front axle loadlbs
kg2,712/2,734
1,230/1,240Approved rear axle loadlbs
kg2,932/2,943
1,330/1,335Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l18.36/520

528i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,170/2,345Loadlbs/kg1,036/470Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,447/1,110Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,888/1,310Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l18.36/520Seite 312ReferenceTechnical data312
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535i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,379/2,440Loadlbs/kg1,058/480Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,701/1,225Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,910/1,320Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l18.36/520

550i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,600/2,540Loadlbs/kg1,036/470Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,800/1,270Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,954/1,340Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/l18.36/520
Capacities

NotesFuel tankUS gal/litersapprox. 18.5/70Fuel quality, refer
to page 264Windshield and headlamp
washer systemUS quarts/litersapprox. 5.3/5.0Seite 313Technical dataReference313
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Condition Based ServiceCBS 288
Confirmation signal 35
Contacts 243, 251
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 86
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 107
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 286
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 141
Cooling, maximum 141
Cooling system 286
Corrosion on brake discs 162
Cruise control 121
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 114
Cruising range 81
Cupholder 155
Current fuel consumption 82
Current location, storing 174
Customer Relations 256
D
Damage, tires 278
Damping control, dy‐ namic 110
Data, technical 310
Date 81
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 140
Destination distance 84
Destination guidance 180
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 178
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 172
Digital clock 81
Digital radio 193
Dimensions 310
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56 Dimmable interior rearview
mirror 56
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display, ECO PRO 167
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 77
Display in front wind‐ shield 137
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 93
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 307
Disposal, coolant 287
Disposal, vehicle battery 296
Distance control, refer to PDC 123
Distance, selecting for ACC 116
Distance to destination 84
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 37
Downhill control 109
Drive-off assistant 107
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 107
Driving Experience Switch 111
Driving instructions, breaking in 160
Driving notes, general 160
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 107
Driving tips 160
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 107
DTC driving dynamics 108
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 108
DVD/CD 200
DVD/CD notes 206
DVD/CD player, rear 221 DVD changer 204
DVD settings 203
DVDs, storing 207
DVD, video 202
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 110
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 186
Dynamic Drive 110
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 107
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 108
E
ECO PRO 167
EfficientDynamics 168
EfficientDynamics menu, refer to ECO PRO 167
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment combination 77
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 107
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 262
Emergency Request 298
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 299
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 40
Energy Control 82
Energy recovery 82
Engine, automatic start/stop function 64
Engine, automatic switch- off 64
Engine compartment 282
Engine compartment, working in 282 Seite 326ReferenceEverything from A to Z326
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