2008 BMW 5-Series 525i 525xi 530i 530xi 550i E60 Owners Manual

Automatic transmission:
You can use HDC in every drive position.
longer available. The vehicle remains opera-
tional. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Displays in instrument cluster
The brake system warning lamp lights
up yellow. A message appears on the
Control Display. The brake assistant is
defective. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Display of the previously described
malfunction in Canadian models.
Starting assistant
1
2
Display for target speed
HDC display
The starting assistant enables you to start off
conveniently on slopes. The handbrake is not
required for this purpose.
Malfunction in driving-stability control
systems
1.
2.
Hold the vehicle with the footbrake.
Release the footbrake and drive off quickly.
The warning lamp for the brake system
lights up, together with the indicator
lamps for ABS, DSC and Tire Pressure
Monitor or Flat Tire Monitor. A mes-
sage appears on the Control Display.
The driving-stability control systems
have failed. Conventional braking effi-
ciency remains available without limita-
tions. While you may continue, you
The starting assistant holds the vehicle
for approx. 2 seconds after releasing the
footbrake. After releasing the footbrake, begin
to drive immediately; otherwise, the starting
assistant no longer holds the vehicle after
approx. 1 second and your vehicle will start to
roll backward.<
should remember to proceed cau-
Dynamic Drive*
tiously and drive defensively while avoiding full
brake applications. The Tire Pressure Monitor
or the Flat Tire Monitor is also malfunctioning.
Have the system checked as soon as possible.
The concept
Dynamic Drive minimizes body roll and opti-
mizes vehicle stability during cornering and
evasive maneuvers.
Display of the previously described
malfunction in Canadian models.
Dynamic Drive is based on active stabilizers on
the front and rear axles. Suspension compli-
ance adapts to suit driving conditions, varying
from performance-oriented during cornering to
smooth and comfort-oriented when the vehicle
is proceeding in a straight line. During vehicle
operation, the system continuously runs
through closed-loop control cycles lasting only
fractions of a second.
The DSC indicator lamp lights up. A
message appears on the Control Dis-
play. A malfunction has occurred in the
DSC and DTC. The stabilizing actions are no
The system assumes operational status each
time you start the engine.
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Jason on Oct 03, 2017. Awesome

I bought mine used and it came with a 7 series manual and service records in it.


Jason on Oct 03, 2017.

Sweet. I bought mine used and it came with a manual for a 7 series.