2012 BMW 550I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO child lock

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or tailgate is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp flashes
continuously. Interior motion sensor and tilt
alarm sensor are not active.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine is started, but no longer than
approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and glass sunroof must be closed
for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:
▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.▷When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
Power windows
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the power windows and injure
themselves.◀
Opening
▷ Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.
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▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window opens automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Convenient opening, refer to page 34, via the
remote control.
Closing Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
▷ Pull the switch to the resistance point.
The window closes while the switch is held.▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
Convenient operation, refer to page 34, via the
remote control.
Convenient closing, refer to page 42, with Com‐
fort Access.
Pinch protection
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is interrupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
No window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the range
of movement of the windows; otherwise, the
pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
Closing without the pinch protection
system
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
For example, if there is an external danger or if
ice on the windows prevents a window from
closing normally, proceed as follows:1.Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there.
Pinch protection is limited and the window
reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds
a certain value.2.Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.
Safety switch
The following functions can be locked simulta‐
neously, using the switch:
▷Opening and closing of the rear windows
using the switches in the rear.▷Operation of the roller sunblinds using the
switches in the rear.▷Adjustment of the power rear seats.▷Adjustment of the power head restraints in
the rear.
Switching on and off
Press the button.
The LED lights up if the safety function
is switched on.
Safety switch for rear operation
Press the safety switch when transporting
children in the rear; otherwise, injury may result
if the windows are closed without supervision. ◀
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Roller sun blinds
General information
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, for example, from op‐
erating the roller blinds using the switches in the
rear.
Press the safety switch in the driver's door. The
LED lights up if the safety function is switched
on.
If you are no longer able to move the roller blinds
after having activated them consecutively a
number of times, the system is blocked for a
limited time to prevent overheating. Let the sys‐
tem cool.
The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low in‐
terior temperatures.
Driver's door controls
Roller blinds for rear side windows Press the button.
Rear door controls
Roller blind for the side windows Press the button.
The roller blind can only be extended or re‐
tracted when the side window is closed.
Raising and lowering the roller blinds
together
Press the button.
Panoramic-glass sunroof
General information
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be
operated together or separately, using the same
switch.
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐
tion is switched on.
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof is
clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
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an increased risk of injury to the child when the
airbags are triggered, even with a child restraint
fixing system.◀
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint fixing system,
move the front passenger seat as far back as
possible and bring it up to medium height to ob‐
tain the best possible position for the belt and to
offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐
dent.
Do not change the seat position and height after
this.
Backrest width
Before installing a child restraint fixing system in
the front passenger seat, open the backrest
width completely. Do not change the backrest
width again and do not call up a memory posi‐
tion.
Backrest width for the child seat
Before installing a child restraint fixing
system in the front passenger seat, the backrest
width must be opened completely. Do not
change the adjustment after this; otherwise, the
stability of the child seat will be reduced.◀
Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be locked against pulling out for
mounting the child restraint fixing systems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the belt webbing completely.2.Secure the child restraint fixing system with
the belt.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in and
pull it taut against the child restraint fixing
system. The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1.Unbuckle the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint fixing system.3.Allow the belt webbing to be pulled in com‐
pletely.
LATCH child restraint fixing
system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children.
Note Manufacturer's information for LATCH
child restraint fixing systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing systems, observe the operating and safety
information from the system manufacturer; oth‐
erwise, the level of protection may be reduced. ◀
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors Correctly engage the lower LATCH an‐
chors
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have
properly engaged and that the child restraint fix‐
ing system is resting snugly against the back‐
rest; otherwise, the degree of protection offered
may be reduced.◀
Before mounting the LATCH child restraint fix‐
ing system, pull the belt away from the child re‐
straint fixing system.
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Retaining strap guideRetaining strap
Make sure that the upper retaining strap is
not routed over the head restraints or sharp
edges and is free of twisting on its way to the
upper mounting point; otherwise, the belt can‐
not properly secure the child restraint fixing sys‐
tem in an accident.◀1Direction of travel2Head restraint.3Hook for upper retaining strap4Mounting point/eye5Seat backrest6Upper retaining strap
Attaching the upper retaining strap to
the mounting point
1.Raise or remove head restraints as needed.2.Guide the upper retaining strap between the
supports of the head restraint.3.Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the
mounting eye.4.Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it
down.5.Lower and lock head restraints as needed.Locking the doors and
windows
Rear doors
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.
The door can now be opened from the outside
only.
Safety switch for the rear Press the button on the driver's door if
children are being transported in the
rear.
This locks various functions so that they cannot
be operated from the rear: safety switch, refer to
page 45.
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▷When the ignition is switched off: press ON/
OFF button on the radio.▷When the engine is running: press START/
STOP button.
Some electronic systems/power consumers re‐
main ready for operation.
Radio ready state switches off automatically:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the central
locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.
Starting the engine
General information Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the car unattended with the
engine running; otherwise, it presents a poten‐
tial source of danger.
Before leaving the car with the engine running,
set the parking brake and place the transmission
in position P or neutral to prevent the car from
moving.◀
Frequent starting in quick succession
Avoid repeated futile attempts at starting
the car and avoid starting the car frequently in
quick succession. Otherwise, the fuel is not
burned or is inadequately burned, and there is
the danger of overheating and damaging the
catalytic converter.◀
Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the
vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at mod‐
erate engine speeds.
Starting the engine Press on the brake pedal and
press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is cranked until it
starts.
Engine stop
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot release the parking brake.◀
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◀
Before driving into a car wash
In order for the vehicle to be able to roll into a car
wash, heed the information regarding Washing
in automatic car washes, refer to page 289.
Switching off the engine1.Engage transmission position P with the ve‐
hicle stopped.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.
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Band-Aids, refer to First aidkit 285
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 287
Basic position, rear seats 55
Bass 186
Battery replacement, remote control, rear entertain‐
ment 218
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 282
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 282
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 152
Blinds, sun protection 46
Bluetooth audio 212
BMW Assist 249
BMW homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 276
BMW Search 251
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Brake assistant 106
Brake assistant, adaptive 106
Brake discs, breaking in 158
Brake force display 105
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 105
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 281
Brake lights, adaptive 105
Brake pads, breaking in 158
Braking, notes 159
Breakdown assis‐ tance 284, 285
Breaking in 158
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 278
Bulb replacement, front 279
Bulb replacement, rear 281 Bulbs and lamps 278
Button, RES 116
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, refer to starting aid 285
C
Calendar 244
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 130
Camera, care 292
Camera, Side View 131
Camera, Top View 127
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Car battery 282
Car care products 290
Care, displays 292
Care, vehicle 290
Cargo 161
Cargo area 146
Cargo area, enlarging 147
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 153
Cargo partition 148
Cargo straps, securing cargo 162
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 291
Car wash 289
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 158
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 276
CD/DVD 196
CD/DVD player, rear 217
CDs, storing 203
Cell phone 226
Center armrest 151
Center console 14
Central locking system 33 Central screen, refer to Control
Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 278
Changing wheels 282
Changing wheels/tires 267
Check Control 79
Checking the oil level 273
Children, seating position 63
Children, transporting safely 63
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 63
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 64
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 66
Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 63
Chrome parts, care 291
Cigarette lighter 145
Cleaning, displays 292
Climate control 136
Climate control wind‐ shield 159
Clock 82
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 153
Collision warning 120
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 72
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 73
COMFORT+ program, Driving Experience Switch 112
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Driving Experience Switch 112
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High beams 73
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Hill Descent Control HDC 108
Hills 160
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 106
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 152
Homepage 6
Hood 271
Horn 12
Hotel function, tailgate 41
Hot exhaust system 158
House number, entering for navigation 169
Hydroplaning 159
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 82
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 82
Identification marks, tires 265
Identification number, refer to Important in the engine com‐
partment 271
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 67
Ignition on 67
Indication of a flat tire 98, 101
Indicator and warning mes‐ sages 79
Indicator lamps 79
Individual air distribution 137
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 261
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 100
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 84 Information on the navigation
data 182
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 110
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 98
Instrument cluster 78
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 79
Instrument lighting 92
Integral Active Steering 109
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 143
Intensity, AUTO program 137
Interactive map 173
Interior equipment 143
Interior lamps 93
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror 61
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 61
Intermediate destinations 175
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 169
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 83
iPod/iPhone 209
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 282
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 282
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 75
K
Key/remote control 30 Keyless Go, refer to Comfort
Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 75
Knee airbag 94
L
Lamp replacement 278
Lamp replacement, front 279
Lamp replacement, rear 281
Lamps 89
Lamps and bulbs 278
Lane departure warning 102
Lane margin, warning 102
Language on Control Dis‐ play 87
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 162
LATCH child restraint fixing system 64
Leather, care 290
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 279
Length, vehicle 297
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 281
Light-alloy wheels, care 291
Light control 91
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 279
Lighting 89
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 89
Load 161
Loading 161
Loading position 149
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
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