2013 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 230.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive22Voice activation system25Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing49Adjusting63Transporting children safely68Driving81Displays97Lamps102Safety122Driving stability control systems130Driving comfort152Climate control159Interior equipment167Storage compartments
Driving tips
174Things to remember when driving177Loading180Saving fuelMobility188Refueling190Fuel191Wheels and tires201Engine compartment203Engine oil205Coolant206Maintenance208Replacing components215Breakdown assistance220Care
Reference
226Technical data230Everything from A to Z
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▷California Emission Control System Limited
Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is
listed in the Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and
designed to meet the particular operating con‐
ditions and homologation requirements in your
country and continental region in order to deliver
the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is op‐
erated under those conditions. If you wish to op‐
erate your vehicle in another country or region,
you may be required to adapt your vehicle to
meet different prevailing operating conditions
and homologation requirements. You should
also be aware of any applicable warranty limita‐
tions or exclusions for such country or region. In
such case, please contact Customer Relations
for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road
safety, operational reliability and the New Vehi‐
cle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas‐
ures:
▷BMW Maintenance system▷Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models▷Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to
these specifications, this could result in serious
damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not cov‐
ered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited War‐
ranty.
Data memory
Many electronic components on your vehicle
are equipped with data memories that tempo‐
rarily or permanently store technical information
about the condition of the vehicle, events and
faults. This technical information generally
documents the state of a component, a module,
a system or the environment:▷Operating states of system components, fill
levels for instance.▷Status messages for the vehicle and from its
individual components, e.g., wheel rotation
speed/ vehicle speed, deceleration, trans‐
verse acceleration.▷Malfunctions and faults in important system
components, e.g., lights and brakes.▷Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐
tions, e.g., deployment of an airbag, engage‐
ment of stability control systems.▷Ambient conditions, such as temperature.
This data is purely technical in nature and is used
to detect and correct faults and to optimize ve‐
hicle functions. Motion profiles over routes trav‐
eled cannot be created from this data. When
service offerings are used, e.g., repair services,
service processes, warranty claims, quality as‐
surance, this technical information can be read
out from the event and fault memories by the
service personnel, including the manufacturer,
using special diagnostic tools. You can obtain
further information there if it is needed. After a
fault is corrected, the information in the fault
memory is deleted or overwritten on a continu‐
ous basis.
When the vehicle is in use, situations are con‐
ceivable in which it might be possible to asso‐
ciate this technical data with individuals if it is
combined with other information, e.g., an acci‐
dent report, damage to the vehicle, eye witness
accounts — possibly with the assistance of an
expert.
Additional functions that are contractually
agreed with the customer, such as vehicle lo‐
cating in an emergency, enable certain vehicle
data to be transmitted from the vehicle.
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After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are ready
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause in‐
jury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid
dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the usage
instructions on the washer fluid container. Use
BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the
equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer concen‐
trate and water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate un‐
diluted and do not fill with pure water; this could
damage the wiper system.
Do not fill with undiluted antifreeze.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 68, position P is engaged automatically.
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Reference
This chapter contains the technical data and an
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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 with roof-mounted aerial
1Vehicle height: 61.4 inches / 1,559 mm2Vehicle width, without mirrors: 74.9 in‐
ches / 1,901 mm3Vehicle width with mirrors: 83.9 in‐
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Length, wheel base1Wheel base: 120.9 inches / 3,070 mm2Length: 196.8 inches / 4,999 mm
Smallest turning circle
Ø: 40 ft/12.2 mxDrive Ø: 41 ft/12.5 m
Weights

535iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,710/2,590Loadlbs/kg1,014/460Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,668/1,210Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,307/1,500Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.5-60/440-1,700Seite 227Technical dataReference227
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550iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,955/2,701Loadlbs/kg970/440Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,845/1,290Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,305/1,499Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.5-60/440-1,700

535i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,864/2,660Loadlbs/kg1,014/460Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,778/1,260Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,307/1,500Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.5-60/440-1,700

550i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg6,095/2,765Loadlbs/kg970/440Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,975/1,349Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,305/1,499Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l15.5-60/440-1,700Seite 228ReferenceTechnical data228
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Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank18.5/70Fuel quality, refer to
page 190Windshield and headlamp
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