2013 BMW 535I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO wipers

Front fog lamps  100Parking lamps  97Low beams  97Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   98
Daytime running lights   98
Adaptive light control   99
High-beam Assistant   99Instrument lighting  1008Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  75High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   75High-beam Assistant   99Roadside parking lamps   98Computer  929Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed    137  131Resume speed    138  132Cruise control on/off, interrupting
   136   131Increase distance   132Decrease distance   132Cruise control rocker switch    137  13210Instrument cluster   8111Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  22Phone, see user's manual for Nav‐
igation, Entertainment and Com‐
munication.Thumbwheel for selection lists   9212Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers  76Rain sensor  77Clean the windshields and head‐
lamps   7613Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   69Auto Start/Stop function   7014Horn15Steering wheel heating  6216Adjust the steering wheel   6217Open the tailgate  3918Unlocking the hoodSeite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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The function can be activated or deactivated:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash.
High beams, headlamp flasher
▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◀
No wiper operation on dry windshield
Do not use the windshield wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper
blades or cause them to become worn more
quickly.◀
Switching on
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.▷Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The wipers switch to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
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▷To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Rain sensor
The concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wiping
operation is started. At temperatures below
32 ℉/0 ℃, a wiping operation is not started.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, dam‐
age could be caused by undesired wiper activa‐
tion.◀
Rain sensor, sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the wiper lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle lights are switched
on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.
1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of
resistance and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical
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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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Replacing componentsVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is 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.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the rear
compartment in the cargo area, refer to
page 170.
Wiper blade replacement
General information Do not fold down the wipers without wiper
blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have
not been installed; this may damage the wind‐
shield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to
page 77, the wiper arms.2.Fold up the wipers.3.Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.4.Remove the wiper blade toward one side.5.Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.6.Fold down the wipers.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Notes
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
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Equipment, interior 159
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 122
Exchanging wheels/tires 197
Exhaust system 174
Exterior mirror, automatic dim‐ ming feature 61
Exterior mirrors 60
External start 217
External temperature dis‐ play 88
External temperature warn‐ ing 88
Eyes for securing cargo 178
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 85
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 44
Fan, refer to Air flow 153
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 85
Filler neck for engine oil 204
Fine wood, care 222
First aid kit 216
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 219
Flat tire, changing wheels 212
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 107
Flat tire, warning lamp 106, 108
Flooding 175
Floor carpet, care 222
Floor mats, care 222
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 77
Foot brake 175
Front airbags 102
Front fog lamps 100
Front fog lamps, front, bulb re‐ placement 210 Front passenger airbags, au‐
tomatic deactivation 104
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 104
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 105
Fuel cap 188
Fuel consumption, current 89
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 93
Fuel filler flap 188
Fuel gauge 88
Fuel quality 190
Fuel, tank capacity 229
Fuse 213
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 159
Gasoline 190
Gasoline quality 190
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 79
General driving notes 174
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 47
Glove compartment 167
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 227
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 72
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 160
Hazard warning flashers 215
HDC Hill Descent Control 124
Head airbags 102
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 98
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 98 Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐
ture via remote control 35
Headlamp flasher 76
Headlamp glass 209
Headlamps, care 221
Headlamp washer system 76
Headliner 15
Head restraints 49
Head restraints, front 57
Head restraints, rear 58
Head-Up Display 150
Head-up Display, care 223
Heavy cargo, stowing 178
Height with roof-mounted aer‐ ial, vehicle 226
High-beam Assistant 99
High beams 76
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 99
Hill Descent Control HDC 124
Hills 176
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 122
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 169
Homepage 6
Hood 201
Horn 12
Hotel function, tailgate 41
Hot exhaust system 174
HUD Head-Up Display 150
Hydroplaning 175
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 88
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 88
Identification marks, tires 195
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 201
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30 Seite 233Everything from A to ZReference233
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Tools 208
Top View 144
Total vehicle weight 227
Tow fitting 219
Towing 218
Tow-starting 218
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 107
Traction control 123
TRACTION program, Dynamic Driving Control 127
Transmission, automatic 78
Transporting children safely 63
Tread, tires 196
Trip computer 94
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 75
Trip odometer 88
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 227
Turning circle lines, backup camera 142
Turn signals, operation 75
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 211
U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 96
Universal remote control 159
Unlock button, automatic transmission 79
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 7
Upholstery care 222
USB interface 163
V
Variable button assignment for remote control 30
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 125
Vehicle battery 212
Vehicle battery, replacing 212
Vehicle, breaking in 174
Vehicle care 221
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 201
Vehicle jack 212
Vehicle paint 221
Vehicle storage 223
Vehicle wash 220
Ventilation 155
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 157
Voice activation system 22
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 85
Warning triangle 216
Washer fluid 78
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 229
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 77
Washer system 76
Washing, vehicle 220
Water on roads 175
Weights 227
Welcome lamps 97
Wheel base, vehicle 227
Wheels, changing 197 Wheels, everything on wheels
and tires 191
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 107
Width, vehicle 226
Window defroster, rear 154
Windows, powered 45
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 175
Windshield washer fluid 78
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 77
Windshield washer system 76
Windshield wiper 76
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 77
Winter storage, care 223
Winter tires, suitable tires 198
Winter tires, tread 196
Wiper blades, replacing 208
Wiper fluid 78
Wiper system 76
Wood, care 222
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 21
Wrench 208
X
xDrive 124
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 209 Seite 238ReferenceEverything from A to Z238
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