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Preparation 1. Check whether the battery of the other

vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and approximately the same capacitance in Ah. This information can be found on the bat- tery.

2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-

cle.

3. Switch off any electrical accessories in both

vehicles.

There must not be any contact between the bodies of the two vehicles, as other-

wise there is a danger of shorting.<

Connecting jumper cables

To avoid personal injury from sparks, always observe this sequence when con-

necting jumper cables.< On your BMW, the so-called starting-aid termi- nal in the engine compartment serves as the battery positive terminal, also refer to Engine compartment essentials on page 177. The symbol + is embossed on the cover. 1. Fold open the cover of the BMW starting-

aid terminal. To do so, pull the tab.

2. Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+ to the positive terminal of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehicle provid- ing assistance.

3. Attach the second end of the cable to the

positive terminal of the battery or to a start- ing-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started. Your BMW has a special nut as body ground or negative pole. 4. Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/– to the negative terminal of the battery or to

The first-aid kit is located in the luggage com- partment lid. Loosen the wingnut to open.

Roadside Assistance* The Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group offers you assistance in the event of a break- down around the clock, also on weekends and public holidays. The phone numbers of the Roadside Assis- tance in your home country can be found in the Contact brochure. In the case of vehicles with BMW Assist or TeleService, you can contact the Roadside Assistance of the BMW Group for assistance in the event of a breakdown directly via the Con- trol Center, refer to page 163.

Jump starting When your battery is discharged, you can use two jumper cables to start your BMW with power from the battery in a second vehicle. You can also use the same method to help start another vehicle. Use only jumper cables with fully-insulated clamp handles.

To avoid the risk of potentially fatal injury, always avoid all contact with electrical

components while the engine is running. Care- fully adhere to the following sequence, both to prevent damage to one or both vehicles, and to guard against possible personal injuries.<

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an engine or body ground of the assisting vehicle.

5. Attach the second end of the cable to the negative terminal of the battery or to the engine or body ground of the vehicle to be started.

Starting engine 1. Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and allow it to run for several minutes at increased speed.

2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in the

usual way. If the first start attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before another attempt in order to allow the dis- charged battery to recharge.

3. Let the engines run for a few minutes. 4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing

the connection sequence.

Check the battery and recharge if necessary.

Never use spray fluids to start the engine.<

Towing and tow-starting

Always observe all applicable towing laws and regulations.< Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicle for any reason.<

Using tow fitting The threaded tow fitting is stored in the onboard tool kit and must always remain in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear of the BMW.

In order to avoid damaging the tow fitting and the vehicle, please follow these

instructions: use only the tow fitting provided with the vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.<

Access to screw thread Rectangular cover panel in bumper: press on the arrow symbol on the cover panel. Front

Rear

Being towed

Make sure that the ignition key is in posi- tion 1, as otherwise the steering lock will engage, making it impossible to steer the vehi- cle. There is no power assist with the engine stopped. This then requires increased effort for braking and steering. Active steering is deacti- vated and larger steering wheel movements are required.< Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend- ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys- tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.

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Vehicles with manual transmission Gearshift lever in neutral position.

Vehicles with automatic transmission Selector lever in position N.

Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/ 70 km/h and a towing distance of

90 miles/150 km, as otherwise the automatic transmission may be damaged.<

Vehicles with SMG Sequential manual transmission With the ignition switched on, engage the selector lever position N, then switch off the ignition again.

Towing methods In some countries, towing with tow bars or ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar- ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the respective country.

With tow bar

The towing vehicle may not be lighter than the vehicle to be towed, as otherwise

it will not be possible to control vehicle response.< The tow fittings used should be on the same side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi- ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe the following: > Clearance and maneuvering capability will

be sharply limited during cornering.

> When mounted at an angle, the tow bar will

exert lateral forces, tending to push the vehicle sideways.

Secure the tow bar to the tow fitting only. Otherwise damage to other vehicle parts

could result.<

With tow rope When starting off in the towing vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut.

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To avoid jerking and the associated stresses on vehicle components when

towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps. Secure the tow rope to the tow fitting only. Otherwise damage to other vehicle parts could result.<

With tow truck

Have the BMW transported with a tow truck with a so-called lift bar or on a load bed.

Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body and chassis parts, as otherwise damage

may result.<

Tow-starting

Do not tow-start vehicles with an auto- matic transmission.

Jump starting, refer to page 190.< Only tow-start vehicles with a catalytic con- verter with the engine cold. It is better to jump start the engine, refer to page 190. 1. Switch on the hazard warning flashers,

comply with country-specific regulations.

2. Turn the ignition key to position 2. 3. Shift into 3rd gear. Vehicles with SMG, see

below.

4. Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch

pedal completely depressed and slowly release the clutch. After the engine starts, immediately depress the clutch pedal com- pletely again.

5. Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn- ing flashers.

6. Have the vehicle checked.

Vehicles with SMG Sequential manual trans- mission: 1. Tow-start in selector lever position N. 2. Select Sequential mode. The correct gear will be selected and engaged automatically.

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Reference Reference

This chapter contains the technical data, the short commands of the voice command system, and the index that will direct you as quickly as possible to the information sought.

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Technical data

Engine data

Displacement Number of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed

Displacement Number of cylinders Maximum output at engine speed Maximum torque at engine speed

cu in/cmµ

hp rpm lb ft/Nm rpm

cu in/cmµ

hp rpm lb ft/Nm rpm

525i 152.2/2,494
184
6,000
175/237
3,500

530i 181.8/2,979
225
5,900
214/290
3,500

545i 268.4/4,398
325
5,900
330/450
3,600

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Dimensions

All dimensions given in inches/mm. Smallest turning circle diam.: 37.5 ft/11.4 m

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Weights

Curb weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission/SMG Approved gross weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission/SMG Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Luggage compartment volume

Curb weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission/SMG Approved gross weight with manual transmission with automatic transmission/SMG Load Approved front axle load Approved rear axle load Approved roof load capacity Luggage compartment volume

lbs./kg

lbs./kg

lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg cu ft/l

lbs./kg

lbs./kg

lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg lbs./kg cu ft/l

525i

530i

3,428/1,555
3,450/1,565

4,530/2,055
4,552/2,065
1,102/500
2,161/980
2,601/1,180
220/100
18.4/520

3,472/1,575
3,494/1,585

4,575/2,075
4,597/2,085
1,102/500
2,227/1,010
2,601/1,180
220/100
18.4/520

545i

3,803/1,725
3,814/1,730

4,905/2,225
4,916/2,230
1,103/500
2,403/1,090
2,679/1,215
220/100
18.4/520

Never exceed either the approved axle loads or the gross vehicle weight.

Capacities

Fuel tank Reserve Window and headlamp washer system Engine with oil filter renewal 525i, 530i 545i

gal/liters gal/liters

approx. 18.5/70
approx. 2.1/8

quarts/liters quarts/liters

approx. 3.2/3

6.9/6.5
8.5/8.0

Notes Fuel grade: page 169

For more details: page 58

BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil. Oil grades: page 178

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Short commands of voice command system

With short commands you can carry out certain functions directly, regardless of which menu

item is selected. Here are the important short commands for the voice command system.

Communication

Function To open phone 154
To dial phone number 154
To display phone book 155
To select from the phone book 155

To display "Top 8" 156
To redial 156
To display "Received calls" 156
To display "Missed calls" 156
To display "SMS" 157
To display "Bluetooth" To open BMW Assist 161

Navigation

Function To display current position 125
To open destination entry 115

To display "Input map" 117
To open "Information" 118
To display address book 120

To display route criteria 122
To display arrow display 126
To display route map 126

To change scale 127

Command {Phone} {Dial number} {A to Z} {Call ...} or {Dial name} {Top 8} {Redial} {Received calls} {Missed calls} {SMS} {Bluetooth} {BMW Assist}

Command {Current position} {Enter address} or {New destination} {Input map} {Information menu} {Address book} or {From address book} {Route preference} {Arrow display} {Map}, {Map facing north} or {Map direction of travel} {Scale ... kilometers} or {Scale ... meters}

To display roads or towns/cities along route 127 {Route list}

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Onboard info

Function To display computer 70
To display trip computer 71
To open speed limit 72
To open stopwatch 72

Entertainment

Function To switch on radio 138
To open "FM" 138
To open "AM" 138
To open "All stations" 138
To select radio station 138
To open "Presets" 138

To select stored station 138
To open "Manual" 139

To open strongest radio station 139
To open "CD" 145
To select CD 145
To select music track 146

Climate

Command {Onboard info} {Trip computer} {Limit} {Stopwatch}

Command {Radio on} {FM menu} {AM menu} {FM All stations} {Station} Name {FM presets} or {AM presets} {Station ...} {FM manual} or {AM manual} {AM Autostore} {CD menu} {CD 1...6} {Track ...}

Function Move temperature distribution for seat heating forward 44
To open "Vent settings" 92
To open "Automatic programs" 93
To open "Parked car ventilation" 94
To open "Automatic ventilation" 94
To display activation times 94

Command {Seat heater distribution}

{Vent settings} {Automatic programs} {Parked car operation} {Automatic ventilation} {Activation time}

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 menu

Function To open "Door locks" 29, 31
To open "Steering wheel buttons" 46
To open "Light" 56
To open "Communication settings" 161
To open "BMW Service settings" 161
To open "BMW Service" 163
To open "Service requirements" 66, 162
To open "Service" 66, 162
To display "Check Control messages" 69
To open "Display settings" 73
To open "Head-Up Display selection" 85
To set brightness of Control Display 73
To open "Units" 73
To open "Languages" 74, 125
To open "Time" 74
To open "Date" 74
To open "PDC" 76
To open "FTM" 80
To open "Entertainment settings" 133

Command {Door locks} {Steering wheel buttons} {Light} {Communication settings} {BMW Service settings} {BMW service} {Service requirements} {Service} {Check Control messages} {Display settings} {HUD configurations} {Brightness} {Units} {Language} {Time} {Date} {PDC} {FTM} {Entertainment settings}

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Everything from A to Z

Index

"..." Identifies Control Display

texts used to select individual functions, pointing out where these are located.

ABS Antilock Brake

System 77

– indicator lamp 79
– malfunction 79
ACC, refer to Active cruise

control 59

Acceleration assistant for SMG Sequential manual transmission 55

Accessories 6
Acoustic Signal, refer to

Check Control 67

Activated-charcoal filter 94
"Activation time" for

independent ventilation 94

Active cruise control 59
– indicator lamp 60
– malfunction 64
– selecting distance 62
– sensor, refer to Malfunction 64

Active head restraints,

front 42

Active roll stabilization 79
Active seat 44
Active seat ventilation 44
Active steering 81
– initializing system 81
– warning lamp 81
Adaptive Head Light 88
"Add digits" for portable

phone 155

"Address book" for

navigation 120

202

Address for navigation – deleting 121
– entering 115
– selecting 121
– storing current position 120
"Add to destination list" 117
Adhesive bandages, refer to

First-aid kit 189

Adjusting active backrest

width 40

Adjusting temperature in

upper body region 93

Adjusting the temperature

with automatic climate control 91

Adjusting the thigh support 39
Adjusting the tone during audio operation, refer to Tone control 133

Adjustment in audio mode – front-to-rear 134
– right/left balance 134
"After opening door" 41
"After unlocking" 41
Airbags 83
– sitting safely 38
– warning lamp 84
Air circulation, refer to Air

recirculation 91

Air distribution – automatic 91
– manual 92
Airing, refer to Ventilation 93
Air recirculation – AUC Automatic recircu-

lated-air control 91

– recirculated-air mode 91
"Air recirculation on / off" 46
Air vent outlets of automatic

climate control 90

Air vents 90
– refer to Ventilation 93
Air volume 91

AKI, refer to Fuel

specifications 169

Alarm system 33
– avoiding unintentional

alarms 34

– interior motion sensor 34
– switching off the alarm 34
– switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor 34

– tilt alarm sensor 34
All around the center

console 14

All around the steering

wheel 10

"All channels" 143
"All doors" 29
All-season tires, refer to

Winter tires 175

Altering stretch of road 127
"AM", reception range 133, 138

Antenna for portable

phone 152

Antifreeze – coolant 178
– washer fluid 58
Antilock Brake System

ABS 77

– indicator lamp 79
Anti-theft alarm system, refer

to Alarm system 33
Anti-theft system 29
Anti-trapping mechanism – glass sunroof, electric 36
– power windows 35
Approved axle loads, refer to

Weights 198

Approved gross vehicle

weight, refer to Weights 198

Armrest, refer to Center

armrest – rear 100

Automatic transmission with

Battery, refer to Vehicle

Arrival time – refer to Computer 70
– refer to Starting destination

guidance 124

"Arrow display" during

navigation 126

Ashtray – front 99
– rear 100
Assist, refer to BMW

Assist 161

Assistance systems, refer to

Driving stability control systems 77

Assistance window 20
AUC Automatic recirculated-

air control 91

"Audio" 134
Audio 132
– controls 132
– switching on/off 132
– tone control 133
– volume 133
Automatic – air distribution 91
– air volume 91
– garage door opener 96
– headlamp control 87
– service notification 162
– steering wheel adjustment,

refer to Easy entry/exit 45

– storing stations 139
Automatic car washes 108
– also refer to Caring for your

vehicle brochure

Automatic climate control 90
– automatic air distribution 91
– settings using the Control

Center 92

– switching off 92
Automatic curb monitor 41
"Automatic programs" 93
Automatic recirculated-air

control AUC 91

Steptronic 55

– convenience start 52
– interlock 51
– kick-down 56
– selector lever interlock 55
– shiftlock 55
– sport program 56
– starting the engine 52
– tow starting 192
– tow-starting 192
"Automatic ventilation" 94
AUTO program for automatic

climate control 91

"Autostore" on the radio 140
Average fuel consumption 70
– setting the units 73
Average speed, refer to

Computer 70

"Avoid ferries" for

navigation 123

Avoid freeways for

navigation 122

"Avoid highways" for

navigation 122

Avoiding unintentional

alarms 34

"Avoid tollroads" for

navigation 123

Axle loads, refer to

Weights 198

"A - Z" 155

Backrests, refer to Seats 38
Backrest width adjustment 39
Backup lamps, refer to

Reverse gear 53

– replacing bulbs 184
Backup lamps, refer to Tail

lamps 184

Balance, tone control 134
Bandages, refer to First-aid

Automatic station search 139

kit 189

Bass, tone control 134

battery 187

– jump starting 190
Being towed 191
Belts, refer to Safety belts 42
Beverage holder, refer to Cup

holders 99

Black ice, refer to Ice

warning 65

Blower, refer to Air volume 91
BMW Assist 161
– enabling 161
– services offered 162
BMW maintenance

system 180

"BMW Service" 163
"BMW Service settings" 162
Bottle holder, refer to Cup

holders 99

Brake Assistant, refer to DBC

Dynamic Brake Control 77

Brake fluid 179
– warning lamp 179
Brake Force Display 82
Brake lamps – Brake Force Display 82
– replacing bulbs 184
Brake pads 179
– breaking-in 106
Brake rotors 108
Brakes – ABS Antilock Brake

System 77

– brake fluid 179
– Brake Force Display 82
– brake pads 179
– breaking-in 106
– handbrake 52
– warning lamps 13
Brake system 106, 179
– brake fluid level 179
– brake pads 106, 179
– breaking-in 106
– disc brakes 108
– warning lamp 79, 179

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Braking – CBC Cornering Brake

Control 77

– DBC Dynamic Brake

Control 77

– electronic brake-force

distribution 77

– refer to Braking safely 107
Breakdown assistance 163
Breakdown services, refer to

Roadside Assistance 190
Breaking-in the clutch 106
Breaking-in the differential 106

Break-in period 106
"Brightness" 73
Brightness of Control

Display 73

"Car data" 70
Care 181
– refer to Caring for your

vehicle brochure

Cargo, securing 102, 109
Cargo loading 108
Caring for artificial leather,

refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure

Caring for leather, refer to

Caring for your vehicle brochure

Caring for light-alloy wheels,

refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure

Caring for plastic, refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure

Buttons on steering wheel 11

Caring for the carpet, refer to

California Proposition 65

Warning 6

"Call" 155
Call – accepting 154
– displaying accepted 156
– ending 155
– in absence 156
– starting 154
Calling – from phone book 155
– from Top 8 list 156
– redialing 156
– refer to telephone Owner's

Manual

"Calling sender" 158
Can holder, refer to Cup

holders 99

Caring for your vehicle brochure

Caring for the vehicle finish,

refer to Caring for your vehicle brochure

Car jack – jacking points 186
Car keys, refer to Key set 28
Car phone 153
– installation location, refer to

Center armrest 98

– refer to Portable phone 152
– refer to separate Owner's

Manual

Car radio, refer to Radio 138
Car vacuum cleaner

connection, refer to Sockets 100
Car wash 108
– also refer to Caring for your

vehicle brochure

Capacities 198
Car battery, refer to Vehicle

Catalytic converter, refer to

Hot exhaust system 106

battery 187

Car care, refer to Caring for

your vehicle brochure

"Categories" 143
CBC Cornering Brake

Control 77

Car-care products, refer to

CBS Condition Based

Caring for your vehicle brochure

Service 180
"CD" 133, 145

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CD changer 145
– controls 132
– fast forward/reverse 147
– installation location 147
– playing a track 147
– random order 147
– repeating a track 146
– selecting a CD 146
– selecting a track 146
– switching on/off 132
– tone control 133
– volume 133
CD player 145
– controls 132
– fast forward/reverse 147
– playing a track 147
– random order 147
– repeating a track 146
– selecting a track 146
– switching on/off 132
– tone control 133
– volume 133
Center armrest – front 98
– rear 100
Center brake lamp 184
Center console 14
"Central locking" 29
Central locking system 29
– from inside vehicle 31
Changes, technical – refer to For your own

safety 6

– refer to Parts and

accessories 6
Changing gear – automatic transmission with

Steptronic 55

Changing settings – on Control Display 73
Changing the language on the

Control Display 74

Changing the measurement

units on the Control Display 73

Changing wheels 174, 185
CHECK button 69
Check Control 67

"Check Control messages" 69

Check Gas Cap 168
Checking the air pressure,

refer to Tire inflation pressure 170

Child-restraint fixing system

LATCH 49

Child restraints 47
Child restraint systems 47
Child-safety lock 50
Child seats 47
Chime, refer to Check

Control 67

Chock 185
Chrome parts, care, refer to

Caring for your vehicle brochure

Cigarette lighter 99
Cleaning, refer to Caring for

your vehicle brochure

Cleaning the windshield, refer

to Wiper system 57

"Climate" 44
Clock 65
– 12h/24h mode 74
– time setting 74
Closing – from inside 31
– from outside 29
Clothes hooks 99
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting

engine 51

"Comfort", active backrest

width adjustment 40

Comfort area, refer to All

about the center console 14

Comfort seat 39
"Communication" 154
"Communication

settings" 161
Compact Disc – refer to CD changer 145
– refer to CD player 145
Compact wheel – changing wheels 186
– inflation pressure 171

Computer 69
– clock, 12h/24h mode 74
– displays on Control

Display 70

– hour signal 74
"Concert hall" 135
Condition Based Service

CBS 180

"Confirmation" 30
Confirmation signals for

locking and unlocking 30

Consumption, refer to

Average consumption 70

Consumption indicator – Energy Control 66
"Continue guidance to

destination?" 125

Control Center 16
– adjusting brightness 73
– assistance window 20
– automatic climate control 92
– changing settings 19, 73
– changing the menu page 19
– confirming selection or

entry 19

– controller 16
– displays, menus 16
– language selection 74
– lists 19
– menu item selection 19
– menu navigation 17
– operating elements 16
– selecting units of

measurement and display format 73

– setting time and date 74
– start menu 17
– status information 20
– symbols 17
Control Display, refer to

Control Center 16

Controller, refer to Control

Center 16

Controls, refer to Cockpit 10
Convenience operation – glass sunroof 30
– windows 30
Convenience start, refer to

Starting engine 51

Coolant 178
– level 178
Cooling, maximum 91
Cornering Brake Control

CBC 77

Country of destination for

navigation 116

Courtesy lamps 89
Cradle for telephone or

portable phone 98
Cruise control 58, 59
– active cruise control 59
Cruising range 70
Cup holders 99
Curb weight, refer to

Weights 198

Current fuel consumption 66
"Current position" 125
Current position – displaying 125
– entering 120
– storing 120
"Customer Relations" 164
Cylinders, refer to Engine

data 196

Dashboard, refer to

Cockpit 10

Data 196
– capacities 198
– dimensions 197
– engine 196
– technical data 196
– weights 198
"Date" 74
Date 65
– display format 75
– retrieval 65
– setting 74
"Date format" 75
Daytime driving lamps 87
DBC Dynamic Brake

Control 77

– warning lamp 79
"Deactivated" 41
Deactivating front passenger

airbags 47, 83

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Decommissioning the vehicle – refer to Caring for your

vehicle brochure

Defrosting windows 91
Defrosting windows and

removing condensation 91

Defrosting windshield, refer to

Defrosting windows 91
Defrost position, refer to Defrosting windows 91

"Delete address book" for

navigation 122

"Dial" for portable phone 154
"Dial number" 154
"Diamond button" 46
Diamond button 46
Digital clock 65
Dimensions 197
Dipstick for engine oil 177
Directional indicators, refer to

Turn signals 56

Direction announcements,

refer to Voice instructions 125

"Delete all numbers" on the

Direction instructions, refer to

Voice instructions 125
Directory, refer to Phone

book 155

"Door locks" 29
Doors – manual operation 31
– remote control 29
DOT Quality Grades 173
Draft-free ventilation 93
Drinks holder, refer to Cup

holders 99

Drive mode 54
"Driver's door only" 29
Driving lamps, refer to Parking

lamps/low beams 87

Driving notes 106
Driving route, refer to Displaying route 126
Driving stability control

portable phone 157

"Delete data" for navigation 122

"Delete" for portable

phone 157, 158

Destination address – deleting 121
– entering 115
Destination for navigation – destination list 119
– entry 115
– selecting from address

book 121

– selecting using information 118

– storing 120
Destination guidance 124
– bypassing route

sections 127

– canceling voice instructions 46

– changing specified

route 122

– displaying routes 126
– distance and arrival 124
– interrupting 125
– starting 124
– terminating/continuing 125
– voice instructions 125
– volume of voice instructions 126
Destination list 119
Destinations recently driven

to 119

206

Directory for navigation, refer

system 77

to Address book 120

Disc brakes 108
Displacement, refer to Engine

data 196