2015 BMW 535I GRAN TURISMO sunroof

Things to remember when drivingVehicle 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.
Breaking-in period General information
Moving parts need time to adjust to one an‐
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help accomplish
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
Engine, transmission, and axle drive
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per‐
formance between brake discs and brake
pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe‐
riod.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components above-men‐
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate Drive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the vehicle interior.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.▷Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
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Roof drip rail with flaps
The anchorage points are located in the roof
drip rail above the doors.
Fold the cover outward.
Loading Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for tilting and opening the glass sunroof.
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center
of gravity when loaded, they have a major ef‐
fect on vehicle handling and steering re‐
sponse.
Therefore, note the following when loading
and driving:
▷Do not exceed the approved roof/axle
loads and the approved gross vehicle
weight.▷Distribute the roof load uniformly.▷The roof load should not extend past the
loading area.▷Always place the heaviest pieces on the
bottom.▷Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie
with ratchet straps.▷Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the tailgate.▷Drive cautiously and avoid sudden acceler‐
ation and braking maneuvers. Take corners
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Saving fuelVehicle features and optionsThis 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.
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.
Carrying out certain measures, such as a mod‐
erate driving style and regular maintenance,
can influence fuel consumption and the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional 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
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General information Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel con‐
sumption.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
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 immediately
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 quickest way of warming the cold
engine up to 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 proactively reduces fuel
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Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by the service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Hints
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 234, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
page 53.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the trunk.
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CareVehicle features and optionsThis 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 79, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 49.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
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Emergency Request 232
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 44
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 83
Energy Control 93
Energy recovery 93
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine, automatic switch- off 71
Engine compartment 216
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 216
Engine coolant 221
Engine idling when driving, coasting 196
Engine oil 218
Engine oil, adding 219
Engine oil additives 219
Engine oil change 220
Engine oil filler neck 219
Engine oil temperature 91
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 220
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 220
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 233
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 71
Engine stop 71
Engine temperature 91
Entering a car wash 237
Equipment, interior 170
Error displays, see Check Control 87
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 134
Exchanging wheels/tires 210
Exhaust system 186 Exterior mirror, automatic
dimming feature 64
Exterior mirrors 63
External start 233
External temperature dis‐ play 92
External temperature warn‐ ing 92
Eyes for securing cargo 190
F
Failure message, see Check Control 87
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 49
Fan, refer to Air flow 164
Filler neck for engine oil 219
Fine wood, care 239
First aid kit 233
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 236
Flat tire, changing wheels 229
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 111, 113
Flooding 187
Floor carpet, care 240
Floor mats, care 240
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 175
Fold-out position, wiper 80
Foot brake 187
Front airbags 107
Front-end collision warning with braking function 119
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 117
Front fog lights 105
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 228 front-seat passenger airbags,
automatic deactivation 109
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 109
Front seats 54
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 110
Fuel 202
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 97
Fuel filler flap 200
Fuel gauge 91
Fuel lid 200
Fuel quality 202
Fuel recommendation 202
Fuel, tank capacity 246
Fuse 230
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 170
Gasoline 202
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 81
Gear shift indicator 94
General driving notes 186
Glare shield 172
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 51
Glove compartment 178
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 245
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 171
Hazard warning flashers 232
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 136
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Night Vision 125
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 125
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 235
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 224
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 224
Object detection, see Night Vision 125
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 155
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 202
Odometer 92
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 218
Oil, adding 219
Oil additives 219
Oil change 220
Oil change interval, service requirements 93
Oil filler neck 219
Oil types, alternative 220
Oil types, approved 220
Old batteries, disposal 230
On-board computer 96
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 225
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the tailgate with no- touch activation 45
Operating concept, iDrive 18 Optional equipment, standard
equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 165
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 92
P Paint, vehicle 238
Panoramic glass sunroof 51
Parallel parking assistant 159
Park Distance Control PDC 151
Parked-car ventilation 169
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 188
Parking aid, refer to PDC 151
Parking assistant 159
Parking brake 73
Parking lights 102
Parking with Automatic Hold 74
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 64
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 154
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 151
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 125
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 122
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 52
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 50
Plastic, care 239
Power failure 230
Power windows 49 Pressure, tire air pres‐
sure 204
Pressure warning FTM, tires 110
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 52
Protective function, win‐ dows 50
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 221
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 70
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 79
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 167
Rear axle steering 138
Rear lights 228
Rear seats 58
Rear sockets 174
Rearview camera 153
Rearview mirror 63
Rear window defroster 165
Recirculated-air mode 165
Recommended fuel grade 202
Recommended tire brands 210
Refueling 200
Remaining range 92
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
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