2013 BMW 550I XDRIVE child seat

middle section is folded down. Otherwise, injury
or damage may result.◀
Lock the rear seat backrests in position
Before mounting child restraint fixing sys‐
tems, place the seat backrest as far as possible
at an angle at which the child seat is resting
firmly against the backrest and all backrests can
be locked securely in place. Otherwise, the child
seat will not be as stable as it should be, and
there is increased danger of injury due to unex‐
pected movement of the seat backrest.◀
Opening Move the front seats to an upright position
Before folding down the rear backrests,
ensure that the front seats are moved forward
slightly and are in an upright position. Other‐
wise, the head restraint and screen could be
damaged.◀1.Unlock the belt lock of the center safety belt
in the rear using the latch plate of another
safety belt.2.Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
into the specially designated fixture on the
rear window shelf.3.Push the corresponding head restraint
down as far as it will go.4.Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
area to release the rear seat backrest.5.The unlocked rear seat backrest moves for‐
ward slightly.6.Fold backrest forward.
Closing
1.Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
Ensure that the lock is securely en‐
gaged
Make sure that the lock engages properly
when folding back, otherwise transported
cargo could enter the passenger compart‐
ment during braking or evasive maneuvers
and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀2.Release the belt tongue from the fixture on
the rear window shelf.3.Insert the belt tongue in the belt lock of the
center safety belt. Make sure you hear the
latch plate engage.
To secure cargo, refer to page 176, with nets or
draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with lashing
eyes.
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tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 210
Bonus range, ECO PRO 180
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 166
Brake assistant 119
Brake assistant, adaptive 119
Brake discs, breaking in 172
Brake force display 117
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 117
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Brake lights, adaptive 117
Brake pads, breaking in 172
Braking, notes 173
Breakdown assis‐ tance 220, 221
Breaking in 172
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92
Bulb replacement 212
Bulb replacement, front 213
Bulb replacement, rear 216
Bulbs and lamps 212
Button, RES 128
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 221
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 137
Camera, care 229
Camera, Side View 141
Camera, Top View 139
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 166
Car battery 218
Car care products 227 Care, displays 229
Care, vehicle 227
Cargo 175
Cargo area, enlarging 160
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 167
Cargo straps, securing cargo 176
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 228
Car wash 226
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 173
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 210
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Center armrest 165
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 212
Changing wheels 218
Changing wheels/tires 201
Check Control 81
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58
Child safety locks 61
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 228
Cigarette lighter 157 Cleaning, displays 229
Climate control 148
Climate control wind‐ shield 173
Clock 84
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 167
Collision warning 107, 109
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 69
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 124
Comfort Access 40
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 124
Computer 88
Condensation on win‐ dows 149
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 174
Condition Based Service CBS 210
Configure driving mode 125
Confirmation signal 35
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 119
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 209
Coolant temperature 84
Cooling function 150
Cooling, maximum 149
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Manual operation, Park Dis‐tance Control PDC 135
Manual operation, Side View 141
Manual operation, Top View 140
Manual transmission 72
Marking on approved tires 201
Marking, run-flat tires 202
Massage seat, front 49
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 149
Maximum speed, display 86
Maximum speed, winter tires 202
Measure, units of 92
Medical kit 221
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 54
Menu, EfficientDynamics 181
Menu in instrument cluster 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 81
Microfilter 151
Minimum tread, tires 200
Mirror 55
Mirror memory 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 173
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 213
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 58
Multifunctional instrument display 78
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12 N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 53
New wheels and tires 201
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 111
No Passing Information 86
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 224
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 211
Obstacle marking, backup camera 138
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 188
Odometer 84
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 206
Oil, adding 207
Oil additives 207
Oil change 207
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 85
Oil filler neck 207
Oil types, alternative 207
Oil types, approved 207
Old batteries, disposal 219
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 211
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 212
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37 Opening/closing via door
lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 41
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 150
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 84
Overtaking prohibitions 86
P
Paint, vehicle 227
Parallel parking assistant 142
Park Distance Control PDC 134
Parked-car ventilation 153
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 174
Parking aid, refer to PDC 134
Parking assistant 142
Parking brake 66
Parking lamps 94
Parking with Auto Hold 67
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 56
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 138
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 134
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 111
People detection, refer to Night Vision 111
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 228
Power failure 219 Seite 241Everything from A to ZReference241
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