2012 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO technical data

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 310.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive22Voice activation system25Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing49Adjusting63Transporting children safely67Driving78Displays89Lamps94Safety106Driving stability control systems114Driving comfort136Climate control143Interior equipment150Storage compartments
Driving tips
158Things to remember when driving161Loading164Saving fuel
Navigation
168Navigation
Entertainment
186Tone188Radio196CD/multimedia217Rear entertainmentCommunication226Telephone238Office247Contacts249ConnectedDrive
Mobility
258Refueling260Fuel261Wheels and tires271Engine compartment273Engine oil276Maintenance278Replacing components284Breakdown assistance289Care
Reference
296Technical data300Short commands of the voice activation
system310Everything 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 253ConnectedDriveCommunication253
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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 with mirrors, height with roof-mounted aerial
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Width without mirrors
Length, wheel base
Smallest turning circle
Ø: 40 ft/12.2 mxDrive Ø: 41 ft/12.5 mSeite 297Technical dataReference297
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Weights
535iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,754/2,610Loadlbs/kg1,014/460Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,667/1,210Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,306/1,500Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.5-60/440-1,700

550iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,952/2,700Loadlbs/kg970/440Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,843/1,290Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,306/1,500Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.5-60/440-1,700

535i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,897/2,675Loadlbs/kg1,014/460Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,777/1,260Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,306/1,500Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.5-60/440-1,700

550i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg6,095/2,765Loadlbs/kg970/440Seite 298ReferenceTechnical data298
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550i xDriveApproved front axle loadlbs/kg2,976/1,350Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,306/1,500Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.5-60/440-1,700
Capacities

NotesFuel tankUS gal/litersapprox. 18.5/70Fuel quality, refer
to page 260Windshield and headlamp
washer systemUS quarts/litersapprox. 5.3/5.0Seite 299Technical dataReference299
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Concierge service 250
Condensation on win‐ dows 137
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 160
Condition Based Service CBS 276
Confirmation signal 35
Contacts 239, 247
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 106
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 274
Coolant temperature 82
Cooling function 138
Cooling, maximum 138
Cooling system 274
Corrosion on brake discs 160
Cruise control 121
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 114
Cruising range 82
Cupholder 152
Curb weight 298
Current fuel consumption 83
Current location, storing 170
Customer Relations 252
D
Damage, tires 266
Damping control, dy‐ namic 109
Data, technical 296
Date 82
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 137
Destination distance 85
Destination guidance 176
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 174 Destination input, naviga‐
tion 168
Digital clock 82
Digital radio 189
Dimensions 296
Dimmable exterior mirrors 61
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 61
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 72
Display in front wind‐ shield 134
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 92
Displays 78
Displays, cleaning 292
Disposal, coolant 275
Disposal, vehicle battery 282
Distance control, refer to PDC 123
Distance, selecting for ACC 116
Distance to destination 85
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 38
Downhill control 108
Drive-off assistant 106
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 106
Driving Experience Switch 110
Driving instructions, breaking in 158
Driving notes, general 158
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 106
Driving tips 158
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 106
DTC driving dynamics 107
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 107 DVD/CD 196
DVD/CD notes 202
DVD/CD player, rear 217
DVD changer 200
DVD settings 199
DVDs, storing 203
DVD, video 198
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 109
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 182
Dynamic Drive 109
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 106
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 107
E
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 106
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 258
Emergency release, parking brake 69
Emergency Request 284
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 285
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 41
Energy Control 83
Energy recovery 83
Engine compartment 271
Engine compartment, working in 271
Engine coolant 274
Engine oil 273
Engine oil, adding 273 Seite 312ReferenceEverything from A to Z312
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