2014 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO ECO mode

Notes
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:▷Unusual vibrations during driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; other‐
wise, there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the nearest service center. If
necessary, have the vehicle towed.
Otherwise, tire damage can be life-threatening
for vehicle occupants and other traffic partici‐
pants.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Wheel and tire combination
Information on the correct wheel-tire combina‐
tion and rim versions for your vehicle can be
obtained from your service center.
Incorrect wheel and tire combinations impair
the function of a variety of systems such as
ABS or DSC.
To maintain good handling and vehicle re‐
sponse, use only tires with a single tread con‐
figuration from a single manufacturer.
Following tire damage, have the original wheel
and tire combination remounted on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
Approved wheels and tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom‐
mends that you use only wheels and tires that
have been approved for your particular vehicle
model.
For example, despite having the same official
size ratings, variations can lead to body con‐
tact and with it, the risk of severe accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle cannot eval‐
uate non-approved wheels and tires to deter‐
mine if they are suited for use, and therefore
cannot ensure the operating safety of the vehi‐
cle if they are mounted.◀Seite 207Wheels and tiresMobility207
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MaintenanceVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
BMW Maintenance System The maintenance system directs you to re‐
quired maintenance measures and thereby
supports you in maintaining road safety and
the operational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐
mines the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Details on the service requirements, refer to
page 89, can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Service data in the remote control
Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control.
Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.Storage periods
Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service history Perform maintenance work at the service cen‐
ter and have them recorded in the vehicle data.
The entries are like a service booklet of the
documentation of regular maintenance.
Displaying entered maintenance work on the
Control Display, refer to page 90.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.Seite 216MobilityMaintenance216
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment 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 180.
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
windshield.◀
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
Hints
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
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COMFORT+ program, DrivingDynamics Control 133
Comfort Access 40
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 133
Computer 93
Condensation on win‐ dows 163
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 186
Condition Based Service CBS 216
Configure driving mode 134
Confirmation signal 42
Congestion Assistant 141
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 95
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 127
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 215
Coolant temperature 88
Cooling function 164
Cooling, maximum 164
Cooling system 215
Corrosion on brake discs 186
Cruise control 144
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 135
Cruising range 88
Cupholder 179
Curb weight 237
Current fuel consumption 89
D
Damage, tires 206
Damping Control, dy‐ namic 130
Data, technical 236 Date 88
Daytime running lights 98
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 163
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 168
Destination distance 94
Digital clock 88
Dimensions 236
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 59
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 74
Display in windshield 159
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 100
Displays 81, 82
Displays, cleaning 233
Disposal, vehicle battery 223
Distance control, refer to PDC 147
Distance information 160
Distance to destination 94
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 36
Downhill control 129
Drive-off assistant 127
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 127
Driver assistance, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 110
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 110
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 132
Driving instructions, breaking in 184
Driving mode 132
Driving notes, general 184
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 127 Driving tips 184
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 127
DTC driving dynamics 128
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 128
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 130
Dynamic Drive 130
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 127
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 128
E
ECO PRO 191
ECO PRO, bonus range 192
ECO PRO display 191
ECO PRO displays 84
ECO PRO driving mode 191
ECO PRO mode 191
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 193
EfficientDynamics 193
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 82
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 127
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency release, door lock 36
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 198
Emergency release, parking brake 72
Emergency Request 225
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 226
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 40
Energy Control 89
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Oil additives 214
Oil change 214
Oil change interval, service requirements 89
Oil filler neck 214
Oil types, alternative 214
Oil types, approved 214
Old batteries, disposal 223
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 218
Opening/closing the tailgate with no-touch activation 41
Opening and closing 30
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 36
Opening and closing via door lock 35
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 164
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 88
Overtaking prohibitions 91
P Paint, vehicle 231
Panoramic glass sunroof 47
Parallel parking assistant 155
Park Distance Control PDC 147
Parked-car ventilation 167
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 186
Parking aid, refer to PDC 147
Parking assistant 155
Parking brake 71
Parking lamps 97
Parking with Auto Hold 73 Passenger side mirror, tilting
downward 58
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 150
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 147
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 118
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 116
People detection, refer to Night Vision 118
Permissible axle load 237
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 48
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 232
Power failure 223
Power windows 45
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 201
Pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 21
Protective function, glass sunroof 48
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16
Q Queuing Assistant, see Con‐ gestion Assistant 141
R Radiator fluid 215
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30 Radio ready state 68
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 76
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 166
Rear axle steering 131
Rear lamps 221
Rear seats, adjusting 53
Rear sockets 173
Rearview mirror 57
Rear window defroster 164
Recirculated-air mode 164
Recommended tire brands 208
Refueling 198
Remaining range 88
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, button as‐ signment 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 35
Remote control, univer‐ sal 169
Replacement fuse 223
Replacing parts 218
Replacing wheels/tires 207
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 138
Reserve warning, refer to Range 88
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 108
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 164
Retaining straps, securing cargo 188
Retreaded tires 208
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 221
Roadside parking lamps 98
Roller sunblinds 46
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 130 Seite 246ReferenceEverything from A to Z246
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