2015 BMW 535D SEDAN load capacity

Closing1.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 car's interior during
braking or evasive maneuvers and endan‐
ger the vehicle's 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 193, with nets
or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with
lashing eyes.
Ski bag
Capacity
The ski bag can be used to transport up to four
pairs of skis with a length of up to 6 ft/2.10 m
or, depending on the binding, up to two snow‐
boards with a length of up to 5 ft/1.60 m.
Preparing and loading the ski bag
1.Fold open the center armrest on the inside.2.Open the inside cover and cargo area by
pressing the button.3.Lay out the ski bag.4.Load the ski bag. If necessary, wrap the
sharp edges of the skis.5.Insert the tongue plate into the belt buckle.6.Tighten the retaining strap.
Securing the ski bag
Secure the ski bag by tightening the re‐
taining strap; otherwise, the contents could
present a source of danger to the passengers,
for example during braking or evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Removing the ski bag The ski bag can be removed entirely, e.g., to
dry quickly or to use other inserts.
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LoadingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints Overloading the vehicle
To avoid exceeding the approved ca‐
pacity of the tires, never overload the vehicle.
Overloading can lead to overheating and in‐
creases the rate at which damage develops in‐
side the tires. This could result in a sudden
loss of tire inflation pressure.◀
No fluids in the cargo area
Make sure that fluids do not leak into the
cargo area; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam‐
aged.◀
Heavy and hard objects
Do not stow any heavy and hard objects
in the car's interior without securing them; oth‐
erwise, they may present a danger to occu‐
pants, e.g., during braking and evasive maneu‐
vers.◀
Determining the load limit1.Locate the following statement on your ve‐
hicle’s placard:▷The combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed XXX kg
or YYY lbs. Otherwise, damage to thevehicle and unstable driving situations
may result.2.Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver
and passengers from XXX kilograms or
YYY pounds.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load ca‐
pacity.
For example, if the YYY amount equals
1,000 lbs and there will be four 150 lbs
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =
400 lbs.5.Determine the combined weight of lug‐
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐
cle. That weight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
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Weights
528iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg4,971/2,255Loadlbs/kg948/430Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,359/1,070Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,844/1,290Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Trunk capacitycu ft/liters18.4/520

535iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,181/2,350Loadlbs/kg992/450Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,491/1,130Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,910/1,320Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters18.4/520

550iApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,401/2,450Loadlbs/kg948/430Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,712/1,230Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,932/1,330Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters18.4/520

535dApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,300/2,404Loadlbs/kg950/431Seite 259Technical dataReference259
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535dApproved front axle loadlbs/kg2,550/1,157Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,910/1,320Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters18.4/520

528i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,170/2,345Loadlbs/kg948/430Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,447/1,110Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,888/1,310Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters18.4/520

535i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,379/2,440Loadlbs/kg992/450Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,701/1,225Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,910/1,320Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters18.4/520

550i xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,600/2,540Loadlbs/kg948/430Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,800/1,270Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,954/1,340Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters18.4/520Seite 260ReferenceTechnical data260
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535d xDriveApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,390/2,445Loadlbs/kg950/431Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,700/1,225Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,910/1,320Approved roof load capacitylbs/kg220/100Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters18.4/520
Capacities

US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.18.5/70Fuel quality, refer to
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EfficientDynamics 199
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 231
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 135
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 204
Emergency Request 245
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 82
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 43
Energy Control 93
Energy recovery 94
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine, automatic switch- off 71
Engine compartment 229
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 229
Engine coolant 234
Engine idling when driving, coasting 199
Engine oil 231
Engine oil, adding 232
Engine oil additives 233
Engine oil change 233
Engine oil filler neck 232
Engine oil temperature 92
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 233
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 233
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 246
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 70 Engine stop 71
Engine temperature 92
Entering a car wash 251
Equipment, interior 172
Error displays, see Check Control 88
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 135
Exchanging wheels/tires 223
Exhaust system 189
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 63
Exterior mirrors 62
External start 246
External temperature dis‐ play 93
External temperature warn‐ ing 93
Eyes for securing cargo 193
F
Failure message, see Check Control 88
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 166
Filler neck for engine oil 232
Fine wood, care 253
First aid kit 246
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 249
Flat tire, changing wheels 243
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Flat tire, warning lamp 112, 115
Flooding 190
Floor carpet, care 254
Floor mats, care 254
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 177
Fold-out position, wiper 78 Foot brake 190
Front airbags 108
Front-end collision warning with braking function 120
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 118
Front fog lights 106
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 241
Front lights 239
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 110
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 110
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 115
Fuel 206
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 98
Fuel filler flap 204
Fuel gauge 92
Fuel lid 204
Fuel quality 206
Fuel recommendation 206
Fuel, tank capacity 261
Fuse 244
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 172
Gasoline 206
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 80
Gear shift indicator 95
General driving notes 188
Glare shield 174
Glass sunroof, powered 50
Glove compartment 181
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Remote control, univer‐sal 172
Replacement fuse 244
Replacing parts 238
Replacing wheels/tires 223
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 146
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 143
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 150
Reserve warning, refer to Range 93
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 168
Retaining straps, securing cargo 193
Retreaded tires 223
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 242
Roadside parking lights 104
Roller sunblinds 49
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 138
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 138
RON recommended fuel grade 206
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 259
Roof-mounted luggage rack 193
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 249
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 224
Rubber components, care 253
Run-flat tires 224
S Safe braking 190 Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 58
Safety belts 57
Safety belts, care 254
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 132
Safety switch, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 108
Saving fuel 195
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 238
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 250
Sealant 224
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 57
Seat heating, front 56
Seat heating, rear 56
Seating position for chil‐ dren 65
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 61
Seats 53
Seat ventilation, front 57
Selection list in instrument cluster 96
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 80
Sensors, care 254
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 236
Service requirements, dis‐ play 94
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 143
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 150 Settings, locking/unlock‐
ing 46
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 99
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 61
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 81
Shift point indicator 87
Shoulder support 56
Side airbags 108
Side View 157
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 46
Sitting safely 53
Size 258
Ski bag 179
Slide/tilt glass roof 50
Smallest turning radius 258
Smoker's package 174
Snow chains 228
Socket 176
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 237
Soot particulate filter 189
SOS button 245
Spare fuse 244
Speaker lighting 107
Specified engine oil types 233
Speed, average 98
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 98
Speed limiter, display 95
Speed Limit Information 95
Speed warning 99
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 140
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 99
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 140
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