2013 BMW 550I XDRIVE seats

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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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Notes No loose objects in the passenger com‐
partment
Do not stow any objects in the passenger com‐
partment without securing them; otherwise,
they may present a danger to occupants for in‐
stance during braking and avoidance maneu‐
vers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the driver's and front
passenger side, refer to page 164.▷Storage compartment on the center con‐
sole: manual transmission.▷Storage compartment, refer to page 167, in
the center console for remote control: auto‐
matic transmission.▷Storage compartment in the center armrest,
refer to page 165, in the front and rear.▷Compartments in the doors.▷Pockets on the backrests of the front seats.▷Net in the front passenger footwell.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents.◀
Closing
Fold up the cover.
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Driver's side
Opening
Pull the handle. Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately after
use while driving; otherwise, injury may occur
during accidents.◀
Closing
Fold up the cover.
Center armrest
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Press the button.
Locking the storage compartment
The storage compartment in the armrest can be
locked with an integrated key to separately se‐
cure the trunk lid, refer to page 39, for example.
After the storage compartment is locked, the re‐
mote control can be handed out without the
integrated key, refer to page 30, for instance at
a hotel.
This prevents access to the storage compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
Connection for an external audio
device
.
For a description, see the user's
manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication.
Rear
The center armrest contains a storage compart‐
ment.
Folding down
Pull on the opener and fold the armrest forward.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 119
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 126
Activated-charcoal filter 151
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 115
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 126
Active Protection 117
Active seat, front 49
Active seat ventilation, front 50
Active Steering, integral 122
Adaptive brake assistant 119
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 117
Adaptive drive 122
Adaptive light control 96
Additives, oil 207
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 47
After washing vehicle 227
Airbags 99
Airbags, indicator/warning light 100
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 150
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 150
Air distribution, manual 149
Air flow, automatic climate control 149
Air pressure, tires 189
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 151
Alarm system 42
Alarm, unintentional 43 All around the center con‐
sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 150
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 201
All-wheel-drive 121
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 156
Alternative oil types 207
Ambient light 98
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 119
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 119
Approved axle load 233
Approved engine oils 207
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 165
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 157
Ashtray, front 157, 158
Ashtray, rear 158
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 221
Assistance when driving off 119
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 67
AUTO intensity 149
Automatic car wash 226
Automatic climate con‐ trol 148
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 126
Automatic Curb Monitor 56 Automatic deactivation, front
passenger airbags 101
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 95
Automatic Hold 67
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 150
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 37
Automatic tailgate 38
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 149
AUTO program, intensity 149
Auto Start/Stop function 64
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 233
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 49
Backup camera 136
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 221
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 224
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 218
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 218
Belts, safety belts 51
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 166
Blinds, sun protection 44
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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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Power sunroof, glass 45
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 189
Pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 20
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
R
Radiator fluid 209
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 63
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 70
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 152
Rear axle steering 122
Rear lamps 216
Rear socket 159
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window defroster 150
Recirculated-air mode 150
Recommended tire brands 201
Refueling 186
Remaining range 85
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, universal 155
Replacement fuse 219
Replacing parts 212
Replacing wheels/tires 201 Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 128
Reserve warning, refer to Range 85
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 150
Retaining straps, securing cargo 176
Retreaded tires 201
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 217
Roadside parking lamps 95
Roller sunblinds 44
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 122
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 122
RON gasoline quality 188
Roof load capacity 233
Roof-mounted luggage rack 176
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 224
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 202
Rubber components, care 228
Run-flat tires 202
S
Safe braking 173
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 52
Safety belts 51
Safety belts, care 228
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection 117
Safety switch, windows 44
Safety systems, airbags 99
Saving fuel 178 Screen, refer to Control Dis‐
play 16
Screwdriver 212
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 224
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 51
Seat heating, front 50
Seat heating, rear 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 58
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 54
Seats 47
Seat ventilation, front 50
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever, automatic transmission 73
Sensors, care 229
Service and warranty 7
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 210
Service requirements, dis‐ play 85
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 221
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 91
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 54
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 72
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 72
Shift paddles on steering wheel 74
Shoulder support 49
Side airbags 99
Side View 141
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 35
Sitting safely 47
Size 232
Ski bag 162
Slide/tilt glass roof 45 Seite 242ReferenceEverything from A to Z242
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