2014 BMW 550I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO maintenance

Saving fuelVehicle 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.
General information Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
raises fuel consumption.
Tires General information
Tires can affect fuel consumption values in
various ways, for instance fuel consumption
can be influenced by the size of the tires.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire infla‐
tion pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away without delay Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
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Use coasting conditions
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the
accelerator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle
automatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds of switching off the engine.
Using this system can cause certain compo‐
nents of the vehicle to become worn prema‐
turely.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,
road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
consume additional fuel, especially in city and
stop-and-go traffic.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they
are not actually needed.Have maintenance carried
out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
Have the maintenance carried out by your
service center.
Please also note the BMW Maintenance Sys‐
tem, refer to page 216.
ECO PRO
The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐
gine control and comfort functions, e. g. the
climate control output, are adjusted.
The extension of the range that is achieved as
a result can be displayed in the instrument
cluster.
At a glance
The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:▷ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 192.▷ECO PRO tips driving instruction, refer to
page 193▷ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 192.
Activating ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"3.Configure the program.Seite 191Saving fuelDriving tips191
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Mobility
In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids,wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following.Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 909 928 - VI/13

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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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
Canadian model: warning light indi‐
cates the engine symbol.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system may conclude that
fuel vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tight‐
ened, the display should go out in a short time.
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2.Pull down the cover with a firm tug.3.Pull off the connector toward the left.4.Replace the bulb.
Inside brake lamp
To change the brake lamp, contact your serv‐
ice center.
Reversing lamp
16-watt bulb, W16W.
Turn the bulb, pull it out, and replace it.
Changing wheels
Hints
The vehicle equipment does not include a
spare tire.
When using run-flat tires or tire sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
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BMW Assist, see user'smanual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 216
Bonus range, ECO PRO 192
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 179
Brake assistant 127
Brake assistant, adaptive 127
Brake discs, breaking in 184
Brake force display 124
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 124
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 221
Brake lights, adaptive 124
Brake pads, breaking in 184
Braking, hints 185
Breakdown assis‐ tance 225, 226
Breaking in 184
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 96
Bulb replacement, rear 221
Bulb replacement, see lamp and bulb replacement 218
Button assignment for remote control 30
Button, RES 138
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 227
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 43
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 43 Calling up steering wheel ad‐
justment 43
Camera, backup camera 149
Camera, care 233
Camera, Side View 152
Camera, Top View 153
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 179
Car battery 222
Car care products 231
Care, displays 233
Care, vehicle 231
Cargo 187
Cargo area 174
Cargo area, enlarging 174
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 180
Cargo cover 174
Cargo partition 175
Cargo, securing 188
Cargo straps, securing cargo 188
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 233
Car wash 230
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 184
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 216
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 178
Center console 14
Center-Lock, see button for central locking 34
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 218
Changing wheels 222 Changing wheels/tires 207
Check Control 85
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 213
Children, seating position 61
Children, transporting safely 61
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61
Child safety locks 66
Child seat, mounting 61
Child seats 61
Chrome parts, care 232
Cigarette lighter 171
Cleaning, displays 233
Climate control 162
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 185
Climate control wind‐ shield 185
Clock 88
Closing/opening from in‐ side 36
Closing/opening via door lock 35
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 180
Coasting 194
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 194
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 194
Collision warning with braking function 113
Collision warning with City Braking function 111
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 74
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 75 Seite 241Everything from A to ZReference241
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Lighting via remote con‐trol 34
Light switch 97
Load 187
Loading 187
Loading position 175
Lock, door 35
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 36
Locking/unlocking via door lock 35
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 42
Locking, central 33
Locking, settings 42
Locking via tailgate 38
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 66
Low beams 97
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 99
Lower back support 51
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 188
Lumbar support 51
M
Maintenance 216
Maintenance require‐ ments 216
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 89
Maintenance system, BMW 216
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 85
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 132
Manual air distribution 163
Manual air flow 163
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 71 Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 79
Manual operation, backup camera 150
Manual operation, door lock 36
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 198
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 147
Manual operation, parking brake 72
Manual operation, Side View 152
Manual operation, Top View 153
Marking on approved tires 208
Marking, run-flat tires 209
Massage seat, front 52
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 164
Maximum speed, display 91
Maximum speed, winter tires 208
Measure, units of 95
Medical kit 226
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 57
Menu, EfficientDynamics 193
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 92
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Messages, refer to Check Control 85
Microfilter 165
Minimum tread, tires 206
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 185 Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 219
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 61
Multifunctional instrument display 82
Multi-function hook 180
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 55
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 232
New wheels and tires 207
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 118
No Passing Information 91
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 229
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 217
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 217
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 151
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 200
Odometer 88
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 213
Oil, adding 214 Seite 245Everything from A to ZReference245
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