2013 BMW 528I XDRIVE SEDAN navigation update

NotesUsing this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorialdeadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline
for the Owner's Manuals are located in the ap‐
pendix of the printed quick reference for the
vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication and the short commands of the
voice activation system are described in a sep‐
arate user's manual, which is also included
with the onboard literature.
Additional sources of information Should you have any questions, your service
center will be glad to advise you at any time.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: bmwusa.com.
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the ve‐
hicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of informa‐
tion.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to se‐
lect individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice ac‐
tivation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the rele‐
vant section of this Owner's Manual for infor‐
mation on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment
is also described and illustrated that is not
available in your vehicle, e.g., because of the selected optional equipment or the country-
specific variants.
This also applies for safety-related functions
and systems.
For options and equipment not described in
this Owner's Manual, please refer to the Sup‐
plementary Owner's Manuals.
On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls
are arranged differently than shown in the illus‐
trations.
Status of the Owner's
Manual
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a
policy of constant development that is con‐
ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety stan‐
dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de‐
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Changing wheels
Hints
The vehicle equipment does not include a
spare tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service cen‐
ter to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort functions are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not plug chargers into the socketDo not connect battery chargers to the
factory-installed sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the battery.◀
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 242, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: saving new, see user's
manual for Navigation, Entertainment and
Communication.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability
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Steptronic, automatic trans‐mission 73
Stopping the engine 65
Storage compartment, re‐ mote control 179
Storage compartments 176
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 176
Storage, tires 221
Storing the vehicle 249
Summer tires, tread 219
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 85
Surround View 147
Suspension settings 130
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 130
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 162
T Tachometer 86
Tail and brake lamps 236
Tailgate 36
Tailgate, automatic 37
Tailgate opening/closing with no-touch activation 40
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 34
Tail lamps 236
Tail lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 236
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 252
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 161
Temperature display, external temperature 87
Temperature, engine oil 86 Tempomat, refer to Active
Cruise Control 133
Terminal, starting aid 242
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 85
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 42
Theft protection, refer to Central locking system 33
Thermal camera, refer to Night Vision 117
Through-loading system 173
Tilt alarm sensor 43
Time of arrival 93
Tire damage 219
Tire identification marks 218
Tire inflation pressure 207
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 107
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Tires, changing 220
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 207
Tires, run-flat tires 222
Tire tread 219
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tools 233
Top View 149
Total vehicle weight 253
Touchpad 18
Tow fitting 244
Towing 243
Tow-starting 243
Tow truck 244
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 104
Traction control 127
Transmission, automatic 73
Transmission, manual 73
Transporting children safely 59
Tread, tires 219
Trip computer 93 Triple turn signal activa‐
tion 70
Trip odometer 87
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 244
Trunk lid 36
Trunk lid, automatic 37
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 39
Trunk lid, hotel function 38
Trunk lid opening/closing with no-touch activation 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 34
Turning circle 253
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 148
Turn signals, operation 70
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 236
U
Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 94
Universal remote control 167
Unlock button, automatic transmission 74
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 36
Unlocking/locking via door lock 35
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 34
Unlocking, settings 41
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 248
USB interface 172
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 130
Vehicle battery 238 Seite 266ReferenceEverything from A to Z266
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