2012 BMW 550I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO odometer

▷Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐
perature end. A Check Control message is
displayed in addition.
Coolant temperature
Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐
come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 274.
Odometer and trip odometer
▷Odometer, arrow 1.▷Trip odometer, arrow 2.
Display/reset miles Press the knob.
▷When the ignition is switched
off, the time, external temper‐
ature and odometer are dis‐
played.▷When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature
External temperature warning If the display drops to +37 ℉/
+3 ℃, a signal sounds.
A Check Control message is dis‐
played.
There is the increased danger of
ice.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady
roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐
ger of an accident.◀
Time The time is displayed at the bot‐
tom of the instrument cluster.
Date The date is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster.
Setting the date and date format,
refer to page 87.
Range After the reserve range is
reached:▷A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.▷The remaining range is
shown on the computer.▷When a dynamic driving style is used, such
as when corners are taken rapidly, engine
functions are not ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range 30 miles/
50 km, or engine functions are not ensured and
damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range
1."Settings"2."Info display"3."Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Locking/unlocking with re‐mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33
Locking via tailgate 39
Lock, power window 45
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 66
Low beams 89
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Lower back support 51
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 162
Lumbar support 51
M
Maintenance 276
Maintenance require‐ ments 276
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 83
Maintenance system, BMW 276
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 79
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 110
Manual air distribution 137
Manual air volume 137
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 69
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 76
Manual operation, backup camera 128
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 60
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 258
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 124 Manual operation, parking
brake 69
Manual operation, Side View 130
Manual operation, Top View 126
Map, destination entry 173
Map in split screen 180
Map view 178
Marking on approved tires 268
Marking, run-flat tires 269
Massage seat, front 52
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 138
Maximum speed, winter tires 268
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 285
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 59
Menu in instrument cluster 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 180
Messages 241
Messages, refer to Check Control 79
Microfilter 139
Minimum tread, tires 266
Mirror 60
Mirror memory 59
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 159
Mobile phone 226
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 279
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 63
MP3 player 208 Multi-function hook 153
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 196
Music collection 203
Music search 205
Music, storing 203
N
Navigation 168
Navigation data 182
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 57
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 58
New wheels and tires 267
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 131
Notes 245
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 287
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 277
Obstacle marking, backup camera 129
Odometer 82
Office 238
Oil 273
Oil, adding 273
Oil additives 274
Oil change 274
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 83
Oil filler neck 273
Oil level check 273
Oil types, alternative 274
Oil types, approved 274
Old batteries, disposal 282
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 277
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Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
T
Tachometer 81
Tail and brake lamps 281
Tailgate 38
Tailgate, automatic 39
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Tailgate, hotel function 41
Tailgate via remote control 35
Tail lamps 281
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 281
Tasks 244
Technical changes, refer to Safety 6
Technical data 296
TeleService 250
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 137
Temperature display, external temperature 82
Temperature, engine oil 81
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 114
Terminal, starting aid 286
Text messages 241
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 81
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Theft protection, refer to Cen‐ tral locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 131
Through-loading system 147
Tilt alarm sensor 44
Time of arrival 85
Tire damage 266
Tire identification marks 265
Tire inflation pressure 261
Tire inflation pressure monitor, refer to FTM 100 Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 97
Tires, changing 267
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 261
Tires, run-flat tires 269
Tire tread 266
Toll roads, route 176
Tone 186
Tools 278
Top View 126
Total vehicle weight 298
Tow fitting 288
Towing 287
Town/city, navigation 169
Tow-starting 287
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 97
Traction control 107
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 111
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 180
Transmission, automatic 75
Transporting children safely 63
Tread, tires 266
Treble, tone 186
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 72
Trip odometer 82
Trunk cover 146
Trunk lid 38
Trunk lid, automatic 39
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 297
Turning circle lines, backup camera 128
Turn signals, operation 72
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 281 U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 88
Universal remote control 143
Unlock button, automatic transmission 76
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Updating software 215
Upholstery care 290
USB audio interface 209
USB interface 150
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 109
Vehicle battery 282
Vehicle battery, replacing 282
Vehicle, breaking in 158
Vehicle care 290
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 271
Vehicle jack 282
Vehicle paint 290
Vehicle storage 292
Vehicle wash 289
Ventilation 139
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 141
Version of the navigation data 182
Video playback 198
Video playback, iPhone 211
Video playback, snap-in adapter 211 Seite 318ReferenceEverything from A to Z318
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