2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual

2008 BMW 5 Series owners manual
Year:
2008
Make:
BMW
Model:
5 Series
Rating:
(10)

Online manual

Size:
7.03 MB

Table of Contents

Notes
6
Using this Owner's Manual
6
Symbols used
6
The individual vehicle
7
Editorial notice
7
For your own safety
7
Service and warranty
9
Cockpit
12
Around the steering wheel: controls and displays
12
Instrument cluster
14
Indicator and warning lamps
15
Around the center console: controls and displays
16
iDrive
18
Controls
18
Menu overview
19
Operating principle
19
Status information
22
Assistance window*
22
Switching Control Display off/on
23
Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons
23
Voice command system
25
The concept
25
Voice commands
25
Notes
27
Opening and closing
30
Keys/remote control
30
Personal Profile
31
Central locking system
31
Opening and closing: Using remote control
32
Opening and closing: from inside
34
Doors
35
Luggage compartment lid/ tailgate
35
Alarm system
39
Comfort access*
40
Windows
42
Glass sunroof*, electric
43
Sports Wagon: Panorama glass sunroof
45
Adjusting
47
Sitting safely
47
Seats
48
Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory*
49
Head restraints
51
Safety belts
52
Seat heating*
53
Active seat ventilation*
54
Active seat*
54
Mirrors
55
Steering wheel
56
Transporting children safely
58
The right place for children
58
Installing child restraint systems
58
On trips
61
Driving
63
Ignition lock
63
Start/Stop button
63
Starting engine
64
Switching off engine
64
Handbrake
65
Manual transmission
65
Automatic transmission with Steptronic*
65
Sport automatic transmission*
68
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
69
Wiper system
70
Washer fluid
71
Cruise control*
71
Active cruise control*
72
Everything under control
80
Odometer, outside temperature display, clock
80
Tachometer
80
Coolant temperature
80
Energy Control
81
Fuel gauge
81
Computer
81
Service requirements
83
Check Control
85
Speed limit
87
Stopwatch
88
Settings on Control Display
88
Technology for comfort, convenience and safety
92
PDC Park Distance Control*
92
Driving stability control systems
93
Starting assistant
96
Dynamic Drive*
96
Sports Wagon: self-leveling suspension
97
FTM Flat Tire Monitor*
97
TPM Tire Pressure Monitor*
99
Active steering*
101
Brake force display
102
Airbags
102
Head-Up Display*
104
BMW Night Vision*
106
Leaving lane warning*
108
Lamps
110
Parking lamps/low beams
110
Adaptive Head Light*
112
High beams/ roadside parking lamps
112
High-beam assistant*
112
Fog lamps*
114
Instrument lighting
114
Interior lamps
114
Climate
116
Automatic climate control
116
Parked car ventilation
120
Practical interior accessories
123
Integrated universal remote control*
123
Sun blinds*
124
Glove compartment
125
Center armrest, front
125
Storage compartments
126
Cup holders
127
Ashtray, front
127
Cigarette lighter, front
127
Ashtray, rear
128
Cigarette lighter, rear
128
Connecting electrical devices
128
Center armrest, rear
129
Sedan: Through-loading system*
129
Sports Wagon: cargo bay
130
Ski bag*
133
Things to remember when driving
136
Break-in period
136
Saving fuel
136
General driving notes
137
Cargo loading
139
Roof-mounted luggage rack*
141
Starting navigation system
144
Navigation DVD
144
Display in assistance window
144
Destination entry
146
Entering a destination manually
146
Entering destination via voice*
149
Map-guided destination selection
150
Selecting destination using information
151
Destination list
152
Address book
153
Selecting route
156
Word matching principle
157
Destination guidance
158
Starting destination guidance
158
Destination guidance, terminating/continuing
158
Displaying route
159
Destination guidance via voice instructions
161
Bypassing route sections
162
Traffic information*
162
Displaying current position
165
What to do if …
167
On/off and tone
170
Controls
170
Switching on/off
171
Adjusting volume
171
Tone control
171
Radio
174
Listening to radio
174
Storing stations
176
Automatically sorting stations*
178
Weather news flashes*
178
High Definition Radio*
178
Satellite radio
181
Enabling or disabling channels
181
Selecting and storing channel
182
CD player and CD changer
184
Listening to CDs
184
Selecting a track
185
Sampling tracks, scan
186
Repeating a track
187
Random play sequence
187
Fast forward/reverse
188
CD magazine
188
Notes
189
AUX-In connection
190
Connecting
190
Starting audio playback
190
USB/audio interface
191
Connecting
191
Starting audio playback
191
Selecting a track
192
Repeating a track
192
Random play sequence
193
Fast forward/reverse
193
Notes
193
Telephoning
196
The concept
196
Using a phone in your vehicle
196
Suitable mobile phones
196
Care instructions
196
Operating options
196
Commissioning
197
Operation via iDrive
202
Changing between mobile phone and hands-free system
207
Operation by voice*
207
Notes
209
Mounting/removing snap-in adapter
209
BMW Assist
211
Requirements
211
Offered services
211
Using services
212
Updating BMW Assist
215
Displaying vehicle data
217
Refueling
220
Fuel filler door
220
Fuel specifications
221
Wheels and tires
222
Tire inflation pressure
222
Tire identification marks
227
Tire condition
229
Run-flat tires*
229
New wheels and tires
229
Snow chains*
231
Under the hood
232
Hood
232
Engine compartment
233
Engine oil
234
Coolant
235
Maintenance
237
BMW maintenance system
237
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnostics interface
238
Care
238
Replacing components
239
Onboard toolkit
239
Wiper blade replacement
239
Lamps and bulbs
240
Changing wheels
244
Vehicle battery
247
Fuses
247
Giving and receiving assistance
249
Emergency request
249
Warning triangle*
249
First-aid kit*
250
Roadside Assistance*
250
Jump starting
250
Tow-starting and towing
251
Technical data
256
Engine data
256
Dimensions
257
Weights
259
Capacities
260
Short commands of voice command system
261
Everything from A to Z
266
Index
266

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What contains the 2008 5 Series manual?

The BMW 5 Series owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by BMW to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the BMW 5 Series. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements.

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