2014 BMW 550I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO length

DrivingVehicle 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.
Start/Stop button The concept Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches the ignition on or off
and starts the engine.
The engine starts if the brake
pedal is pressed when you press
the Start/Stop button.
Ignition onPress the Start/Stop button and do not press
on the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster light up for varying lengths
of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
The ignition switches off automatically:▷When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are switched on.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started.Note
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is
switched on, the system automatically
switches to the radio ready state when the
door is opened if the lights are switched off or
the daytime running lights are switched on.
Ignition off
Press the Start/Stop button again and do not
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers.
Transmission position P with the ignition
off
When the ignition is switched off, position P is
engaged automatically. When in an automatic
car wash, for example, ensure that the ignition
is not switched off accidentally.◀
The ignition automatically cuts off while the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:▷When locking the vehicle, and when the
low beams are activated.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that the engine can still be
started. This function is only available
when the low beams are switched off.▷When opening or closing the driver door, if
the driver's seat belt is unbuckled and the
low beams are switched off.▷While the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, if
the driver's door is open and the low
beams are switched off.
When the ignition is switched off, by opening
or closing the driver's door or unbuckling the
driver's seat belt, the radio ready state remains
active.
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Safety mode
After the engine switches off automatically, it
will not start again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met.▷The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and
the driver's door is open.▷The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lamps light up for varying
lengths of time.
The engine can only be started via the Start/
Stop button.
Note Even if driving away was not intended, the de‐
activated engine starts up automatically in the
following situations:
▷Excessive warming of the passenger com‐
partment when the cooling function is
switched on.▷The steering wheel is turned.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from D to N, R, or M/S.▷Automatic transmission: the transmission
position is changed from P to N, D, R or
M/S.▷Fogging of the windows when the auto‐
matic climate control is switched on.▷Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.▷Excessive cooling of the passenger com‐
partment when the heating is switched on.Activating/deactivating the system
manually
Using the button
Press the button.
▷LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or started
via the Start/Stop button.▷LED goes out: Auto Start Stop function is
activated.
Switching off the vehicle during an
automatic engine stop
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle
can be switched off permanently, e.g., when
leaving it.
1.Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function
is deactivated.
Transmission position P is engaged auto‐
matically.2.Set the parking brake.
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Auto Start/Stop func‐
tion is deactivated automatically for safety rea‐
sons, such as when the driver is detected to be
absent.
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Attentiveness assistant
The concept The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐
notonous journeys, for example, on highways.
In this situation, it is recommended that the
driver take a break.
Note Personal responsibility
The system cannot act as a substitute for
the personal assessment of one's physical
state and may not detect an increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor‐
rectly. Therefore, make sure that the driver is
rested and alert; otherwise, risks may be de‐
tected too late and an accident be caused as a
result.◀
Function
The system is activated each time the engine
is started and cannot be switched off.
After travel has begun, the system is trained
about the driver, so that increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue can be detected.
This procedure takes the following criteria into
account:▷Personal driving style, for example, steer‐
ing behavior.▷Driving conditions, for example, length of
trip.
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the
system is active and can display a recommen‐
dation to take a break.
Break recommendation
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or
fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control
Display with the recommendation to take a
break.
A recommendation to take a break is displayed
only once during an uninterrupted trip.
After a break, another recommendation to take
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐
mately 45 minutes.
System limits
The function may be limited in the following
situations, for instance, and will either output
an incorrect warning or no warning at all:▷When the clock is set incorrectly.▷When the vehicle speed is mainly below
about 43 mph/70 km/h.▷With a sporty driving style, such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering
quickly.▷In active driving situations, such as when
changing lanes frequently.▷When the road surface is poor.▷In the event of strong side winds.
PreCrash
The concept With this system critical driving situations that
might result in an accident can be detected
above a speed of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. In these situations, preventative protection
measures are automatically undertaken to
minimize the risk in the event of an accident as
much as possible.
Critical driving situations may include:
▷Full brake applications.▷Severe understeering.▷Severe oversteering.
If the vehicle includes the collision warning or
collision warning with braking feature, impend‐
ing collisions with vehicles driving ahead or
stopped in front of you can also be detected
within the system's range.
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Parking assistantThe concept
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and takes control of steering
during the parking procedure.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information issued by the PDC and
the parking assistant and react accordingly.
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 147.
Hints Personal responsibility
The parking assistant does not relieve
the driver of responsibility for the vehicle dur‐
ing the parking procedure.
Watch the parking space and parking proce‐
dure closely and intervene if necessary; other‐
wise, there is the danger of an accident.◀
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the
system.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
Transporting loads
Loads that extend beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle are not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the danger of an acci‐
dent occurring.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curbs.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
An engine that has been switched off by the
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐
cally when the parking assistant is activated.
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces▷Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.▷Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Minimum length of the gap: own vehicle's
length plus approx. 4 ft/1.2 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For parking procedure
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Length, wheel base1Wheel base: 120.9 inches / 3,070 mm2Length: 196.8 inches / 5,006 mm
Smallest turning circle
Ø: 40 ft/12.2 mxDrive Ø: 41 ft/12.5 m
Weights
535iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,700/2,585Loadlbs/kg995/451Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,570/1,166Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg3,305/1,499Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg165/75Cargo area capacitycu ft/l17.6-60/500-1,700Seite 237Technical dataReference237
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Head restraints, front 55
Head restraints, rear 56
Head-Up Display 159
Head-up Display, care 233
Heavy cargo, stowing 188
Height with roof-mounted aerial, vehicle 236
High-beam Assistant 99
High beams 75
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 99
Hill Descent Control HDC 129
Hills 186
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 127
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 179
Homepage 6
Hood 211
Horn 12
Hotel function, tailgate 40
Hot exhaust system 184
HUD Head-Up Display 159
Hydroplaning 185
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 88
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 88
Identification marks, tires 205
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 211
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 67
Ignition on 67
Indication of a flat tire 106 , 108
Indicator and warning lamps 85
Individual air distribution 163 Individual settings, refer to
Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 201
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 93
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 131
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Instrument cluster 81
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 82
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 82
Instrument lighting 100
Integral Active Steering 131
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 169
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 225
Intelligent Safety 110
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 163
Interior equipment 169
Interior lamps 101
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 34
Interior motion sensor 44
Interior rearview mirror 59
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 59
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 89
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 222
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 78 Jump-starting 227
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 40
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 78
Knee airbag 102
L Lamp replacement, rear 221
Lamps 97
Lamps and bulbs 218
Lane departure warning 121
Lane margin, warning 121
Language on Control Dis‐ play 95
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 188
LATCH child restraint fixing system 62
Leather, care 231
LED front fog lamps, bulb re‐ placement 221
LED headlamps, Bulb re‐ placement 221
LED light 221
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 219
Length, vehicle 237
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 221
Light alloy wheels, care 232
Light control 98
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 219
Lighting 97
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