BMW 530i 2021 - User Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL.

THE BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN.

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CONTENT & A-Z

Online Edition for Part no. 01405A2C7F8 - II/21

Main Page

Welcome to Bmw3
Table of Contents4
NOTES Information6
Additional Sources of Information6
Service Center6
Symbols and Displays7
Vehicle Features and Options7
Basic Information7
For Your Own Safety8
Warranty8
California Proposition 65 Warning8
Service and Warranty9
Data Memory10
Personal Reference10
Operating Data in the Vehicle10
Event Data Recorder (Edr)12
Vehicle Identification Number12
Reporting Safety Defects13
Owner's Manual Media14
Integrated Owner's Manual in the Vehicle14
Context Help15
QUICK REFERENCE Entering16
Driver's Door18
Set-Up and Use20
Electrically Adjustable Seats20
Adjusting the Head Restraint20
On the Road24
Turn Signal, High Beams, Headlight Flasher25
Intermediate Stop28
Electronic Oil Measurement28
Adding Engine Oil29
Providing Assistance29
Hazard Warning Flashers29
Cockpit30
In the Vicinity of the Steering Wheel30
In the Vicinity of the Center Console33
In the Vicinity of the Roofliner34
Sensors of the Vehicle35
Vehicle Features and Options35
This Chapter Describes All Standard, Country-Spe35
Cific and Optional Features Offered with the Series35
It also Describes Features and Functions that Are35
Not Necessarily Available in Your Vehicle, E.g., Due35
To the Selected Options or Country Versions. this35
Also Applies to Safety-Related Functions and Sys35
Tems. When Using These Functions and Systems35
The Applicable Laws and Regulations Must be ob35
Radar Sensors36
Rear View Camera36
Ultrasound Sensors37
Operating State of the Vehicle39
General Information39
Idle State39
Standby State40
Drive-Ready State40
Display in the Instrument Cluster41
Idrive42
Operating Concept42
Control Display and Controller45
Opening the Main Menu46
Selecting a Menu46
Adjusting the Menu47
Selecting Functions48
Operation Via Touchscreen48
Activating the Voice Control System50
System Limits53
Functional Requirements54
BMW Gesture Control56
BMW Remote Software Upgrade59
Vehicle Features and Options59
Concept59
General Information59
The Vehicle59
Safety Information59
Validity of the Owner's Manual59
Production of the Vehicle59
At the Time of Production at the Plant, the Printed59
Owner's Manual Is the most Current Resource59
Functional Limitations61
General Settings62
Automatic Time Setting62
Setting the Units of Measurement63
Driver Attention Camera63
Trip Data Settings63
Speed Warning64
Control Display64
Resetting the Vehicle Configuration64
Personal Settings67
Data Protection67
Data Transfer67
Driver Profiles68
Creating a Driver Profile69
Selecting a Driver Profile70
Renaming a Driver Profile70
System Limits71
Connections72
Connecting Mobile Devices to the Vehicle72
Managing Mobile Devices73
Bluetooth Connection75
Functional Requirements76
Wlan Connection76
Screen Mirroring77
Apple Carplay Preparation77
Operation78
Usb Connection79
Opening and Closing81
Vehicle Key81
Safety Instructions81
Replacing the Battery84
BMW Display Key86
In the Vehicle91
Concept92
Functional Requirements93
Buttons for the Central Locking System96
Comfort Access96
Opening the Trunk Lid98
Trunk Lid101
Soft-Close Automatic104
Valet Parking Mode104
Unlocking and Locking105
Alarm System107
Switching On/Off107
Interior Motion Sensor108
Power Windows108
Safety Switch109
Rear Window Roller Sunblind110
Roller Sunblinds, Rear Side Windows110
Operation110
Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel114
Vehicle Features and Options114
Sitting Safely114
Thigh Support116
Safety Belts117
Safety Mode119
Front Head Restraints119
Rear Head Restraints121
Adjusting the Height121
Exterior Mirrors122
Automatic Heating123
Interior Mirror123
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment124
Memory Function124
Massage Function125
Seat Heating126
Active Seat Ventilation127
Transporting Children Safely128
Vehicle Features and Options128
The Right Place for Children128
Installing Child-Restraint Systems129
On the Front Passenger Seat130
Child Seat Security130
LATCH Child Restraint Fixing System130
Child Restraint Systems with Tether Strap132
Locking the Doors and Windows in the Rear133
Driving134
Start/Stop Button134
Auto Start/Stop Function134
Automatic Deactivation137
Driving Dynamics Control137
Displays in the Instrument Cluster138
Parking Brake139
Using Turn Signals142
High Beams, Headlight Flasher143
Wiper System143
Windshield Washer System144
Steptronic Transmission146
Selector Lever Positions146
Launch Control150
Displays152
Vehicle Features and Options152
Instrument Cluster152
Check Control155
Indicator/Warning Lights156
Power Rating161
Shift Point Indicator162
Switching On/Off162
Engine Oil Temperature163
Outside Temperature163
Standby State and Driveready State163
Service Notifications164
Speed Limit Info165
Gear Shift Indicator165
Safety Information165
System Limits166
Selection Lists167
On the Control Display167
Car168
Sport Displays169
Vehicle Status169
Head-Up Display169
Lights172
Vehicle Features and Options172
Lights and Lighting172
Automatic Headlight Control172
Parking Lights, Low Beams and Roadside Parking Lights173
Welcome Lights173
Pathway Lighting173
Daytime Running Lights174
Adaptive Light Functions174
Adaptive Light Control174
Cornering Light174
Adaptive Headlight Range Control175
High-Beam Assistant175
Instrument Lighting176
Interior Lights177
Ambient Light177
Setting the Brightness178
Safety179
Front Airbags179
Side Airbag179
Knee Airbag180
Automatic Deactivation of the Front-Seat Passenger Airbags182
Intelligent Safety183
Forward Collision Warning184
Functional Requirements188
Detection Range193
Lane Departure Warning195
Warning Function197
Blind Spot Collision Warning198
Active Protection208
Driving Stability Control Systems211
Vehicle Features and Options211
DSC Dynamic Stability Control211
DTC Dynamic Traction Control213
M Sport Differential214
Integral Active Steering214
Variable Sport Steering214
Driver Assistance Systems216
Manual Speed Limiter216
Operation216
Cruise Control218
Area of Application222
Speed Limit Assist228
Functional Requirements234
Without Surround View: Rearview Camera243
Switching off249
Driving Comfort267
Vehicle Features and Options267
Adaptive M Chassis268
Adaptive M Chassis Professional268
Climate Control269
Interior Air Quality269
Automatic Climate Control269
Air Conditioning271
Maximum Cooling271
Auto Program271
Automatic Recirculated-Air Control272
Air Recirculation Mode272
Microfilter/Activated-Charcoal Filter274
Setting the Ventilation274
Rear Automatic Climate Control275
Parked-Car Ventilation277
Functional Requirements277
Stationary Climate Control through Remote Engine Start279
Safety Information279
Ambient Air Package282
Interior Equipment285
Vehicle Features and Options285
Integrated Universal Remote Control285
Reprogramming Individual Buttons287
Sun Visor288
Vanity Mirror288
Cigarette Lighter288
Rear Center Console290
Front Center Console290
Wireless Charging Tray292
Led Displays293
Functional Requirements293
System Limits294
Storage Compartments295
Front Passenger Side Glove Compartment295
Storage Compartment in the Center Console296
Storage Compartment in the Rear Center Console296
Compartments in the Doors296
Center Armrest, Front297
Front Cup Holder297
Rear Cup Holder297
Clothes Hooks298
Cargo Area299
Lashing Eyes in the Cargo Area300
Multifunction Hook300
Through-Loading System302
Ski and Snowboard Bag304
Driving Tips306
Things to Remember When Driving306
Breaking-In Period306
General Driving Notes307
Driving through Water307
Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack309
Driving on Racetracks310
Saving Fuel311
Reducing Fuel Consumption311
Close the Windows and Glass Sunroof311
Functional Requirements315
System Limits315
Driving Style Analysis316
Mobility318
Refueling318
Follow the Following When Refueling318
Emergency Unlocking319
Wheels and Tires320
Tire Inflation Pressure320
Tire Identification Marks327
Tire Tread328
Safety Information329
Tire Damage329
Changing Wheels and Tires329
Wheel and Tire Combination330
New Tires330
Storing Tires331
Run-Flat Tires331
Mobility System332
Repairing a Flat Tire332
Safety Measures333
Tire Chains336
Tire Pressure Monitor337
Status Display339
Changing Wheels/Tires347
Preparing the Vehicle348
Jacking up the Vehicle349
Emergency Wheel350
Engine Compartment352
Operating Materials355
Fuel Recommendation355
Engine Oil356
Washer Fluid360
Maintenance362
BMW Maintenance System362
Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis363
Replacing Components364
Vehicle Tool Kit364
Wiper Blades364
Lights and Bulbs365
Vehicle Battery365
Disposing of Old Batteries367
Replacing Fuses368
Breakdown Assistance369
Warning Triangle369
First Aid Kit369
BMW Accident Assistance370
Emergency Call371
Intelligent Emergency Call371
Jump-Starting372
Tow-Starting and Towing373
Care376
Washing the Vehicle376
Vehicle Care377
Leather Care378
Reference382
Technical Data382
General Information382
Appendix385
Updates Made after the Editorial Deadline385
Everything from a to Z386
California Proposition403

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Brand	BMW
Model	530i 2021
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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