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  • Page 1 LINK: CONTENT & A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine OWNER'S HANDBOOK. THE BMW M5 SALOON. Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...
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  • Page 3 The better you are acquainted with your vehicle, the easier you will find it is to operate. We would therefore like to offer you the following advice: Please read the Owner's Handbook before setting out in your new BMW M5. Also use the Integrated Owner's Handbook in your vehicle. It contains impor‐...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTES Notes ............................ QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW in brief ......................OVERVIEW Driving area ........................Idle state, standby state and drive-ready state ............iDrive ..........................BMW Gesture Control ....................Voice control system ....................General settings ......................Owner's Handbook media ...................
  • Page 5 © 2018 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Not to be reproduced, wholly or in part, without written permission from BMW AG, Munich. English II/18, 03 18 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...
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  • Page 7 NOTES Notes ......................8 Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 8: Notes Notes

    We recommend that you read through the first chapter to obtain an initial overview of the vehi‐ Owner's Handbook and general information cle. about BMW, for example on technology, are available on the Internet: www.bmw.com. Updates after going to press Integrated Owner's Handbook in...
  • Page 9 Notes NOTES Symbols and displays Vehicle equipment This Owner's Handbook describes all models Symbols in the Owner's and all the national and special equipment avail‐ Handbook able for the model series. As a result, this Own‐ er's Handbook may also contain descriptions and Symbol Meaning illustrations of equipment and functions not fea‐...
  • Page 10 Integrated Owner's Handbook in the vehicle. recommends having corresponding work carried ▷ Online Owner's Handbook. out by a BMW Service Partner. If you choose to ▷ BMW Driver's Guide App. use another specialist workshop, BMW recom‐ mends using one that performs work such as You will find notes on any updates in the appen‐...
  • Page 11 You are recommended to consult a BMW Serv‐ ice Partner for advice on genuine BMW parts and ▷ Malfunctions and faults of important system accessories, other BMW approved products and components, for example, lights and brakes.
  • Page 12 Notes NOTES is transferred to the vehicle manufacturer, if nec‐ Depending on the equipment, the following com‐ essary. fort and individual settings can be saved in the vehicle and modified at any time, for example: Furthermore, the manufacturer has product monitoring obligations to meet in line with prod‐...
  • Page 13 Notes NOTES Vehicle identification Services from the vehicle manufacturer number Where online services from the vehicle manufac‐ turer are concerned, the relevant functions are described in the appropriate place, for example the Owner's Handbook or manufacturer's web‐ site. The relevant legal information pertaining to data protection is also provided.
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  • Page 15: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW in brief ..................16 Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 16: Your Bmw In Brief

    Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW in brief Opening and closing All vehicle entrances are locked. Keep the button on the remote control pressed after locking. Buttons on the remote control The windows and the Glass Roof are closed for as long as the button on the remote control is pressed.
  • Page 17 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE The vehicle automatically recognises the remote Move a foot in the direction of travel as far control when it is in the immediate vicinity or in‐ under the vehicle as possible and immedi‐ side the vehicle.
  • Page 18 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE Closing To adjust the head restraint Adjusting the height: electric head restraints ▷ Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of the boot lid. ▷ Press the button, arrow 2. Press the switch up or down.
  • Page 19 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE To adjust the exterior mirrors Saving Set the desired position. Press the button. The lettering in the button is illuminated. Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door while the lettering is illuminated. A signal sounds.
  • Page 20 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE Driver's door Controller General The buttons can be used to call up menus di‐ rectly. The Controller can be used to select menu items and perform settings. Buttons on the Controller Button Function Press once: to call up the main menu.
  • Page 21 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE This symbol in the instrument cluster in‐ Press the start/stop button. dicates that the voice control system is The engine is switched off. active. Apply the parking brake. If no further spoken commands are possible, Auto Start Stop function switch to iDrive to operate the function.
  • Page 22 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE M Steptronic sport transmission Drive mode D/S Engaging selector lever positions D, N, R Push the selector lever out of the centre position in the D/S direction. Drive mode is activated; all forward gears are changed automatically.
  • Page 23 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE ▷ Off: press the lever in the opposite direction beyond the resistance point. ▷ Triple turn signal: lightly tip the lever up or down. ▷ Indicating a turn briefly: press the lever as far as the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
  • Page 24 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE Wiper system Rain sensor Activating/deactivating Switching the wipers on/off and flick-wiping Switching on To activate: press the lever up once from its home position, arrow 1. To deactivate: press the lever back into the Press the lever upwards until the desired position home position.
  • Page 25 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE Air conditioning Infotainment Automatic air conditioning Radio Button Function Temperature. Air-conditioning mode. 1 Changing the entertainment source Maximum cooling. 2 CD/DVD player 3 Eject CD/DVD AUTO program. 4 Changing station/track 5 Favourites buttons Recirculated-air mode.
  • Page 26 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE Enter the street in the same way as for the ▷ Compare the control number shown on town/city. the Control Display with the control num‐ ber in the device display. "House number/road junction?" Confirm the control number in the device Switch to the list of house numbers and junc‐...
  • Page 27 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE Apple CarPlay preparation Place the fuel tank cap in the holder on the fuel filler flap. Principle Petrol CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain For optimal fuel consumption, the petrol should functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri be sulphur-free or low in sulphur content.
  • Page 28 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE Breakdown Assist Electronic oil measurement Requirements Hazard warning lights Depending on the current displays, the status display appears with the engine running or after at least 30 minutes of journey. Displaying the engine oil level Via iDrive: "My Vehicle"...
  • Page 29 Your BMW in brief QUICK REFERENCE Warning triangle, first-aid kit Teleservice Teleservices are services that help to keep the Warning triangle vehicle mobile. Depending on equipment, Teleservice includes the following services: ▷ Breakdown assistance. ▷ Teleservice Call. ▷ Automatic Teleservice Call.
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  • Page 31: Overview

    OVERVIEW Driving area ....................32 Idle state, standby state and drive-ready state ........37 iDrive ......................40 BMW Gesture Control ................48 Voice control system ................. 51 General settings ..................54 Owner's Handbook media ................ 67 Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 32: Driving Area

    Driving area OVERVIEW Driving area Vehicle equipment of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐ try specification, may also be described here. This also applies to safety-relevant functions and This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ systems. Comply with the relevant laws and reg‐ cific and special equipment available for the ulations when using the corresponding functions model series.
  • Page 33 Driving area OVERVIEW Light switch  164 9 Shift paddles  139 10 Buttons on steering wheel, left Manual Speed Limiter  215 Lights off Automatic driving lights con‐ trol  165 Cruise Control on/off  216 Daytime driving lights  166 Side lights  164 Active Cruise Control on/off  219 Automatic driving lights con‐ Steering and lane control assistant trol  165 on/off  228...
  • Page 34 Driving area OVERVIEW Telephone, see Owner's Handbook Horn, entire area for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication  8 Steering wheel heating  110 Knurled wheel for selection lists  155 15 Steering-column lever, right To adjust the steering wheel  110 Wipers  131 Rain sensor  132 To release the bonnet  330 Cleaning windscreen and head‐ To open/close boot lid  88 lights  133...
  • Page 35 Driving area OVERVIEW Hazard warning lights  347 Servotronic  213 Intelligent Safety  175 Adaptive M suspension  254 M Engine dynamics control  142 4 Glove box  277 5 Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communica‐ Dynamic Stability Control, tion  8 DSC  209 6 Automatic air conditioning  256 M Setup menu  207 7 Controller with buttons  41 Parking...
  • Page 36 Driving area OVERVIEW Around the roof lining Emergency call, SOS  349 Reading lights  169 Glass Roof  97 Interior light  169 Front passenger airbag indicator lamp  174 Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 37: Idle State, Standby State And Drive-Ready State

    Idle state, standby state and drive-ready state OVERVIEW Idle state, standby state and drive-ready state Vehicle equipment Safety notes This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ WARNING cific and special equipment available for the An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐ model series.
  • Page 38 Idle state, standby state and drive-ready state OVERVIEW ▷ After a few minutes, if no operation is per‐ standstill. Any desired settings can be per‐ formed on the vehicle. formed. ▷ When the battery state-of-charge is low. General ▷ When leaving the vehicle, if one of the front The vehicle switches to standby state after the doors is opened, depending on the iDrive front doors are opened from the outside.
  • Page 39 Idle state, standby state and drive-ready state OVERVIEW Switching off drive-ready state To switch off drive-ready state, press the start/ stop button. The vehicle changes to standby state. Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 40: Idrive

    iDrive OVERVIEW iDrive Vehicle equipment Controls This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Overview cific and special equipment available for the model series. Therefore equipment which is not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐ try specification, may also be described here.
  • Page 41 iDrive OVERVIEW Switching on/off automatically The Control Display is switched on automatically after unlocking. In certain situations, the Control Display is switched off automatically, for example if no op‐ eration is performed on the vehicle for several minutes. Switching on/off manually ▷...
  • Page 42 iDrive OVERVIEW Operation using the Press the Controller. Controller Menu items in the Owner's Handbook Calling up the main menu In this Owner's Handbook, the menu items that can be selected are shown in quotation marks, Press the button. for example "iDrive settings". Switching between screens After a menu item has been selected, for exam‐...
  • Page 43 iDrive OVERVIEW Turn the Controller until the desired setting is Symbol Function displayed. Enter letters. Press the Controller. Enter the numbers. Enabling/disablingfunctions Switch between upper and Some menu items are preceded by a checkbox. lower case. The box indicates whether the function is ena‐ bled or disabled.
  • Page 44 iDrive OVERVIEW A white arrow indicates that further screens can be called up. ▷ Swipe to the left. ▷ Tap the symbol. The new screen is opened. To adjust the settings Settings such as volume can be made using the touchscreen.
  • Page 45 iDrive OVERVIEW Changing between upper/lower ▷ The system recognises upper and lower case and numbers. It may be necessary to switch case, numbers and characters between upper and lower case, numbers and characters, see page 43. Symbol Function ▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on the Enter letters.
  • Page 46 iDrive OVERVIEW Split screen Symbols in the status field Telephone General Additional information, for example information Symbol Meaning from the on-board computer, can be displayed Incoming or outgoing call. on the right-hand side of the screen in some me‐ nus. Missed call.
  • Page 47 iDrive OVERVIEW Other functions Clearing the button assignment Press and hold buttons 1 and simultane‐ Symbol Meaning ously for approx. 5 seconds. Check Control message. "OK" Sound output switched off. Determining the current vehicle posi‐ tion. Traffic information. Favourites buttons General iDrive functions, for example radio stations, navi‐...

  • Page 48: Bmw Gesture Control

    Settings Principle ▷ "Display tips": the possible gesture is dis‐ BMW Gesture Control enables some iDrive func‐ played on the Control Display. tions to be operated simply by moving your hands. ▷ "Audio feedback": an audible signal is output when the gesture is recognised.
  • Page 49 BMW Gesture Control OVERVIEW Possible gestures Gesture Operation Function Move your index finger forward in the direction of Accept phone call. the screen and back again. Select highlighted entry of a list during voice control. Confirm the "Resume route guidance" pop-up.
  • Page 50 BMW Gesture Control OVERVIEW "Function assignment" Select the desired setting. System limits Detection of gestures by the camera can be dis‐ rupted under the following circumstances: ▷ The camera lens is covered. ▷ There are objects on the rearview mirror.

  • Page 51: Voice Control System

    Voice control system OVERVIEW Voice control system Vehicle equipment ›[...] Station ...‹, for example, Classic Radio sta‐ tion. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and special equipment available for the Operating requirements model series. Therefore equipment which is not installed in your vehicle, for example on account In order for the voice commands to be detected, of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐...
  • Page 52 Voice control system OVERVIEW To do this, activate the voice control in the ▷ To have information about the voice control smartphone. system read aloud: ›General information on voice control‹. ▷ To have help on the current menu read Press and hold the button on the aloud: ›Help‹.
  • Page 53 Voice control system OVERVIEW Via iDrive: ▷ The volume setting is saved for the currently used driver profile. "My Vehicle" "iDrive settings" Information for emergency "Language" calls "Voice input:" Select the desired setting. The voice control system should not be used for emergency calls.

  • Page 54: General Settings

    General settings OVERVIEW General settings Vehicle equipment "Date and time" "Time zone:" This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Select the desired setting. cific and special equipment available for the The setting is saved for the currently used driver model series. Therefore equipment which is not profile.
  • Page 55 Principle displayed. If vehicle tracking is activated, the current vehicle Press the Controller. position can be displayed in the BMW Connec‐ Alter the setting for month and year. ted app or in the ConnectedDrive customer por‐ tal. Setting the date format...
  • Page 56 General settings OVERVIEW Messages "Pop-ups" Select the desired setting. The setting is saved for the currently used driver Principle profile. The menu shows all messages received by the vehicle, centrally in the form of a list. Control Display General The following messages can be displayed: Brightness ▷...
  • Page 57 ▷ Music hard disc. The vehicle offers various functions which re‐ ▷ Navigation, for example saved destinations. quire data to be transferred to BMW or a service ▷ Phone book. provider. The transfer of data can be deactivated ▷ Online data, for example Favourites, cookies.
  • Page 58 General settings OVERVIEW Deletion is completed after 15 minutes. Function Connec‐ If not all data is deleted, repeat the deletion proc‐ tion type ess if required. USB storage medium: USB. Exporting and importing driver Cancelling deletion profiles. Switch-on drive-ready state to cancel the data Performing software updates.
  • Page 59 Compatible device, see page 59, with Blue‐ Activate this function to have contact pic‐ tooth interface. tures displayed. ▷ The remote control or BMW display key is lo‐ Tilt the Controller to the left. cated in the vehicle. Registering the mobile device with ▷...
  • Page 60 General settings OVERVIEW Select functions: Delete all known Bluetooth connections from the device list on the mobile telephone and ▷ "Telephone" start a new device search. ▷ "Bluetooth audio" ▷ The mobile telephone is in power-save mode ▷ "Apps" or the battery is low. ▷...
  • Page 61 General settings OVERVIEW ▷ A mobile telephone can only be connected as ▷ Importing of software updates, see an audio source or as a telephone. page 65. Configure the mobile telephone and connect ▷ Importing trips. it with the telephone or additional telephone When connecting, bear the following in mind: function.
  • Page 62 General settings OVERVIEW Connecting a device On the device, search for WiFi networks. Se‐ lect the network name on the device. Connect the USB device to a USB interface, see Enter the hotspot code on the device and page 275, using a suitable adapter cable. connect.
  • Page 63 WiFi is switched on in the vehicle. Operation Switching on WiFi For more information, see the Integrated Own‐ Via iDrive: er's Handbook, Online Owner's Handbook, BMW Driver’s Guide app or, the Owner's Handbook for "My Vehicle" Navigation, Entertainment, Communication. "iDrive settings"...
  • Page 64 General settings OVERVIEW Register smartphone with Screen A symbol indicates which function a device is used for. Mirroring Via iDrive: Symbol Function "My Vehicle" "Telephone" "iDrive settings" "Additional telephone" "Mobile devices" "Bluetooth audio" "Connect new device" "Apps" "Screen Mirroring" The WiFi name of the vehicle is displayed in "Internet hotspot"...
  • Page 65 "Connect device" Updates and related, up-to-date information are Functions assigned to the device before discon‐ posted on the website at www.bmw.com/update. nection are reassigned to the device upon recon‐ nection. If applicable, these functions are deacti‐ Displaying the version of the vated for an already connected device.
  • Page 66 General settings OVERVIEW Wait for the update. "Shut down system" If necessary, switch off the engine before‐ hand. Restoring the software version It is possible to restore the software to the ver‐ sion prior to the last update or to its factory set‐ tings.

  • Page 67: Owner's Handbook Media

    Integrated Owner's Handbook in the vehicle, Press the button. see page 67. "My Vehicle" ▷ BMW Driver's Guide App, see page 68. "Owner's Handbook" ▷ Online Owner's Handbook, see page 69. Select the required method of accessing the There are different features, see page 70, in contents.
  • Page 68 BMW Driver's Guide App Handbook, and then back and forth between the two displays: Principle Press the button. The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically de‐ scribes the equipment and functions included in "Owner's Handbook" the vehicle. Select the desired page in the Owner's The app can be displayed on smartphones and Handbook.
  • Page 69 Owner's Handbook media OVERVIEW Operating systems and language For further information about availability, see page 70. The app is available for the iOS and Android op‐ erating systems. Quick Reference The Owner's Handbook is downloaded in the The Quick Reference contains important infor‐ language of the device.
  • Page 70 Owner's Handbook media OVERVIEW Key features Printed Integrated Online All equipment covered. — — — Equipment installed in vehicle. — Quick reference. Search by pictures. — Frequently asked questions. — — Quick links. — — Animations. — Smart Scan. — —...
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  • Page 73 CONTROLS Opening and closing ................. 74 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ............101 Carrying children safely ................115 Driving ....................... 124 Displays ..................... 144 Lights ......................164 Safety ......................171 Driving Stability Control Systems ............207 Driver Assistance Systems ..............215 Driving comfort ..................

  • Page 74: Opening And Closing

    Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening and closing Vehicle equipment of injury. Carry the remote control with you so that you can open the vehicle from the outside. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and special equipment available for the WARNING model series.
  • Page 75 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview ▷ Depending on the settings, the welcome light and headlight courtesy delay feature, see page 165, are switched on. ▷ Automatically folded-in exterior mirrors are folded out. This function must be activated in the settings, see page 92. Exterior mirrors that were folded in using the comfort closing feature must be folded out using comfort opening.
  • Page 76 Opening and closing CONTROLS being unlocked using the locking buttons or ▷ Depending on the settings, the headlight the door openers. courtesy delay feature, see page 165, is switched on. The welcome light is only ▷ The alarm system, see page 94, is switched switched on when unlocking.
  • Page 77 Opening and closing CONTROLS With automatic tailgate operation: Insert a new type CR 2032 battery with the positive side facing upwards. closing Press the cover back into position. Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control. Dispose of old batteries at a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another Releasing the button stops the movement.
  • Page 78 ▷ Interference with the radio link caused by the General charging of mobile devices, for example a The BMW display key is supplied with an addi‐ mobile phone. tional mechanical key. When using the display ▷ The remote control is located in the immedi‐...
  • Page 79 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ In close reception range, all functions of the display key are available. WARNING ▷ In the extended reception range, the status Unsupervised children or animals in the vehicle information can be called up. can set the vehicle in motion and endanger themselves or other road users, for example by With auxiliary heating: auxiliary heating can be the following actions:...
  • Page 80 Opening and closing CONTROLS Lower status bar Main menu Information/function The lower status bar shows whether the display "Security key is within the reception range, see page 79. information" Status of the doors. ▷ "Connected": the display key is located in the Status of the alarm system.
  • Page 81 A Check Control message is shown. If the display key is not detected, change the po‐ Detection of the BMW display key by the vehicle sition of the display key slightly and repeat the may be disrupted by the following circumstan‐...
  • Page 82 Opening and closing CONTROLS Resetting the BMW display key Removing If the charged display key can no longer be switched on, or the display no longer responds to inputs, the display key can be reset. Press and hold the button on the left of the dis‐...
  • Page 83 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview Remove the cover. Unlock or lock the door lock with the integrated key. Central locking buttons. The other doors must be unlocked or locked Locking from the inside. Press the button with the front doors Alarm system closed.
  • Page 84 Opening and closing CONTROLS The vehicle automatically recognises the remote control when it is in the immediate vicinity or in‐ side the vehicle. General Comfort Access supports the following func‐ tions: ▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle. ▷ Comfort closing. With your finger, touch the grooved area on the ▷...
  • Page 85 Opening and closing CONTROLS Contactless opening and closing In addition to locking, windows and Glass Roof are closed and exterior mirrors are folded in. of the boot lid Opening the boot lid Principle The boot lid can be opened contactlessly, provi‐ General ded you are carrying the remote control with you.
  • Page 86 Opening and closing CONTROLS The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds prior to closing. NOTE Moving your foot again will stop the closing oper‐ The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards ation, and moving it one more time after that will when opened.
  • Page 87 Opening and closing CONTROLS When the trailer socket is in use, the boot lid ▷ Press and hold the button on the re‐ cannot be opened with the remote control or mote control for approximately with the button in the interior. 1 second.
  • Page 88 Opening and closing CONTROLS With automatic tailgate ▷ By pressing the button on the remote control. Pressing the button again resumes the open‐ operation ing operation. Pressing and holding the button closes the Opening boot lid again. From outside ▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the driv‐...
  • Page 89 Opening and closing CONTROLS Boot lid emergency release ▷ Press the button, arrow 1, on the inside of the boot lid. Pull the handle in the boot. ▷ Press the button, arrow 2. This will unlock the boot lid. The vehicle is locked after the boot lid has been closed.
  • Page 90 Opening and closing CONTROLS General As soon as the engine is started or any button pressed, the display selected last is shown on Three profiles are provided, in which personal the Control Display. vehicle settings can be saved. Each remote con‐ To cancel the welcome screen via iDrive: trol is allocated to one of these driver profiles.
  • Page 91 If necessary, select the USB storage me‐ dium, see page 61. Select a driver profile. ▷ Online The driver profile marked with this symbol can be renamed. Via the BMW ConnectedDrive customer portal. "Change driver profile name" Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...
  • Page 92 Opening and closing CONTROLS Importing a driver profile These settings are saved for the currently used driver profile. The existing settings of the currently used driver profile are overwritten by the settings of the im‐ Unlocking ported driver profile. Via iDrive: Doors "My Vehicle"...
  • Page 93 Opening and closing CONTROLS Setting the last seat, mirror and On driving off, the vehicle is locked auto‐ matically. steering wheel position Via iDrive: Automatic unlocking "My Vehicle" Via iDrive: "Driver profiles" "My Vehicle" Select a driver profile. "Vehicle settings" The setting can be made for the driver "Doors/Key"...
  • Page 94 Opening and closing CONTROLS Establishing idle state after Opening the doors when the opening the front doors alarm system is switched on Via iDrive: The alarm system is triggered on opening a door if the door has been unlocked using the "My Vehicle"...
  • Page 95 Opening and closing CONTROLS No attempt has been made to tamper with The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement the vehicle. detector are switched off until the next time the vehicle is locked. ▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking un‐ til the drive-ready state is switched on, but for no longer than approximately 5 minutes: Stopping the alarm...
  • Page 96 Opening and closing CONTROLS Operating requirements Anti-trap mechanism The windows can be operated under the General following conditions. If the closing force exceeds a certain value when ▷ Standby state is established. a window is closing, the closing operation is in‐ ▷...
  • Page 97 Opening and closing CONTROLS Roller sunblinds, rear side Switching on/off windows Press the button. The LED is illuminated when the safety function is switched on. WARNING When the roller sunblinds are closed and the Roller sunblinds for the rear windows opened, the roller sunblinds can be side windows heavily stressed during the journey due to the air stream.
  • Page 98 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview Opening/closing the glass roof and sun guard separately ▷ Push the switch in the desired direction as far as the resist‐ ance point and hold it there. The sun guard continues to open for as long as the switch is pressed.
  • Page 99 Opening and closing CONTROLS Comfort position An error message is shown on the Control Dis‐ play. In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐ terior are lowest when the glass roof is not fully Anti-trap mechanism open. In these models, the automatic function in‐ itially only opens the glass roof as far as this General comfort position.
  • Page 100 Opening and closing CONTROLS Initialising after a power failure General If a power failure occurs while the Glass Roof is opening or closing, it may only have limited func‐ tionality afterwards. The system can be initialised under the following conditions. ▷...

  • Page 101: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel

    Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle equipment WARNING If the seat backrest is angled back too far, the This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ protective effect of the seat belt will no longer cific and special equipment available for the be guaranteed.
  • Page 102 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview Seat angle 1 Thigh support Tilt the switch up or down. 2 Forward/back, height, seat angle Backrest angle 3 Shoulder support 4 Backrest width 5 Lumbar support 6 Backrest tilt, head restraint Forward/back Tilt the switch forwards or backwards.
  • Page 103 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Sport seat Temporarily, the backrest width opens com‐ pletely to facilitate getting into and out of the ve‐ hicle. To adjust ▷ Press the button at the front: Backrest width is reduced. ▷ Press the button at the rear: Backrest width is increased.
  • Page 104 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat belts danger of injury or even death. Make sure that all vehicle occupants have fastened their seat belts correctly. Number of seat belts and belt buckles For the safety of the vehicle occupants, the vehi‐ WARNING cle is equipped with five seat belts.
  • Page 105 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS ▷ The seat belts or belt buckles are dam‐ ▷ The diagonal shoulder strap adjusts automat‐ aged, dirty or have been modified in an‐ ically to allow freedom of movement. other way. ▷ To release the seat belt, press the button on ▷...
  • Page 106 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster If the driver's door is opened when the drive- ready state is switched off, the head restraint A Check Control message is shown. moves into the home position. Check whether the seat belt has been fastened correctly.
  • Page 107 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Rear head restraints ▷ Do not use any accessories, for example cushions, during the journey. Safety notes To adjust the height WARNING If the head restraints are removed or incorrectly adjusted, they cannot provide protection as in‐ tended and head and neck injuries may result.
  • Page 108 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Folding down the middle head restraint Fold down the corresponding rear backrest, see page 283. Raise the head restraint until resistance is felt. ▷ Backward: press the button, arrow 1, and fold Press the button, arrow 1, and pull the head back the head restraint.
  • Page 109 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Overview To fold the mirrors in and out is useful in the following situations: ▷ In car washes. ▷ In narrow streets. Folded-in mirrors automatically fold out when the vehicle reaches a speed of approx. 40 km/h, ap‐ prox.
  • Page 110 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Rear-view mirror Electrical steering wheel adjustment General General The rearview mirror is dimmed automatically. The steering wheel setting is saved for the cur‐ The function is controlled by photocells: rently used driver profile. When the drive-ready ▷...
  • Page 111 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Steering wheel heating WARNING There is a risk of entrapment when the seats Switching on/off are being moved. There is a danger of injury or damage to property. Before making any adjust‐ Press the button. ment, make sure that the area of movement of A Check Control message is shown.
  • Page 112 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Massage function Switching off Press and hold the button until the Principle LEDs are extinguished. Depending on the programme, the massage Setting the massage programme function helps to relax the muscles and improve blood flow, and is able to avoid feelings of fati‐ Via iDrive: gue.
  • Page 113 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Active seat ventilation Seat heating Principle Switching on The seat and backrest surfaces are cooled using Press the button once for each temper‐ integrated fans. ature level. The ventilation function cools the seat, for exam‐ Three bars on the climate display indicate the ple if the vehicle interior is uncomfortably hot or if maximum level.
  • Page 114 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Individual activation ▷ "Seat climate control" ▷ "Seat climate / steer. wheel heating" Select the desired seat. Principle Select the menu item of the desired function. Some heating and cooling functions can be acti‐ Set the outside temperature from which the vated automatically depending on the outside function is to be activated.

  • Page 115: Carrying Children Safely

    Carrying children safely CONTROLS Carrying children safely Vehicle equipment Children younger than 12 years old or less than 150 cm, 5 ft in height are only allowed to be transported in the rear using child restraint sys‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ tems appropriate for their age, weight and stat‐...
  • Page 116 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Safety note PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is il‐ luminated. WARNING Active front passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system if they are triggered. There is a danger of injury. Make sure that the front passenger airbags are deactivated and the Not for Australia/New Zealand: Suitable seats Information about which child restraint systems...
  • Page 117 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Fitting child restraints For Australia/New Zealand: installation of child restraints General Please note the following warning because your vehicle has been equipped with a front airbag for Appropriate child restraint systems for every age the front passenger seat that cannot be deacti‐ and weight class are available from a Service vated: Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified...
  • Page 118 Carrying children safely CONTROLS ISOFIX child seat PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is il‐ luminated. mountings General Note for Australia: ISOFIX child seats are not per‐ mitted for road use in Australia at the time of printing of this handbook. However, also since a change of the respective regulations is expected in the future, lower ISOFIX anchorages are sup‐...
  • Page 119 Carrying children safely CONTROLS WARNING If the rear backrest is not locked, the protective effect of the child restraint system is limited or non-existing. The rear backrest can fold for‐ ward in certain situations, for example braking manoeuvre or accident. There is a danger of in‐ jury or even death.
  • Page 120 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Routing the retaining strap Attaching the upper retaining strap to the mounting point Open the cover of the mounting point. Raise the head restraint. Guide the upper retaining strap between the mounts or along both sides of the head re‐ straint to the mounting point.
  • Page 121 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Group Weight of Approxi‐ Class/cate‐ Front Front Rear Rear child mate age gory – a) pas‐ pas‐ seats, seat, sen‐ sen‐ outer mid‐ seat, seat, airbag airbag 9 - 18 kg Up to ap‐ D - ISO/R2 proximately C - ISO/R3 4 years...
  • Page 122 The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends not routed to the upper attachment strap over the following child restraint systems: sharp edges, and that it is not twisted. ▷ BMW Baby Seat Group 0+. ▷ BMW Junior Seat Group 1. Mounting points ▷...
  • Page 123 Carrying children safely CONTROLS Securing doors and Routing the retaining strap windows in the rear General In certain situations, for example when carrying children, it may be advisable to secure the rear doors and windows. Doors 1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Hook for the upper retaining strap 4 Mounting point...

  • Page 124: Driving

    Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle equipment of fatal injury. Keep the exhaust pipe clear and ensure sufficient ventilation. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and special equipment available for the WARNING model series. Therefore equipment which is not installed in your vehicle, for example on account An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐...
  • Page 125 Driving CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster ▷ Brake pedal remains pressed while the vehi‐ cle is at a standstill or vehicle is kept station‐ When drive-ready state is switched on, the revo‐ ary by Automatic Hold. lution counter shows the current engine speed. ▷...
  • Page 126 Driving CONTROLS Safety function After refuelling, the total time is automatically re‐ set. After an automatic shut down, the engine will not restart automatically, if one of the following con‐ Functional limitations ditions is met: The engine is not shut down automatically in the ▷...
  • Page 127 Driving CONTROLS Parking the vehicle during on the situation, a message is shown on the Control Display. automatic engine stop ▷ If a situation is detected in which the vehicle General should drive off immediately, the stopped en‐ gine is started automatically. With automatic engine stop, the vehicle can be parked safely, for example in order to leave it.
  • Page 128 Driving CONTROLS Safety notes Overview WARNING An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐ ing away. There is a danger of accidents. Be‐ fore leaving the vehicle, secure it to prevent it from rolling away. Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐ cle is secured against rolling away: ▷...
  • Page 129 Driving CONTROLS Safety notes Press the switch with the brake pedal depressed or selector lever position P en‐ WARNING gaged. An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll‐ LED and indicator lamp turn off. ing away. There is a danger of accidents. Be‐ The parking brake is released.
  • Page 130 Driving CONTROLS Overview Automatic activation of the parking brake The parking brake is automatically applied when the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold and the drive-ready state is switched off or the vehi‐ cle is exited. The indicator lamp changes from green to red.
  • Page 131 Driving CONTROLS The indicator lamp no longer illuminates The setting is saved for the currently used driver as soon as the parking brake is once profile. again operational. Indicating a turn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point and Turn indicators, high-beam hold it there for as long as you wish to indicate a headlights, headlight...
  • Page 132 Driving CONTROLS Switching off and flick-wiping contact with the windscreen when switching NOTE If the wipers are frozen to the windscreen, switching them on may cause the wiper blades to tear off and the wiper motor to overheat. There is a danger of damage to property. De‐ frost the windscreen before switching on the wipers.
  • Page 133 Driving CONTROLS Activating Windscreen washer Safety notes WARNING At low temperatures, the washer fluid can freeze onto the windscreen and restrict visibil‐ ity. There is a danger of accidents. Only use the washer systems if there is no possibility of the washer fluid freezing.
  • Page 134 Driving CONTROLS Fold-out position of the wipers Press wiper lever down and hold until the wipers stop in an approximately vertical posi‐ tion. Principle In the fold-out position, the wipers can be folded away from the windscreen. General This is important, for example for replacing the wiper blades or folding them away from the windscreen in the event of frost.
  • Page 135 Driving CONTROLS Overview Recommended minimum fill level: 1 litre, approx‐ imately 1.7 Imp. pints. Safety notes WARNING Some antifreezes can contain toxic substances, and are flammable. There is a risk of fire and fa‐ tal injury. Comply with the instructions on the containers.
  • Page 136 Driving CONTROLS S Sequential mode Observe the following to ensure that the vehi‐ cle is secured against rolling away: Selector lever position for driving. All gears for ▷ Apply the parking brake. forward driving must be shifted manually. ▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on R Reverse upward or downward gradients.
  • Page 137 Driving CONTROLS Operating requirements Engaging selector lever position N It is only possible to shift from selector lever po‐ Switch on drive-ready state while pressing sition P to another selector lever position if drive- the brake. ready state is switched on and the brake pedal is If necessary, release the parking brake.
  • Page 138 Driving CONTROLS Activating drive mode Activating sequential mode Push the selector lever out of the centre position Push the selector lever out of Drive mode in the in the D/S direction. D/S direction, arrow 1, or shift gears via the se‐ lector lever, arrows at 2.
  • Page 139 Driving CONTROLS Temporary sequential mode In these cases, refer to the display in the instru‐ ment cluster. After a shift paddle is actuated in Drive mode, the transmission temporarily switches to sequential Displays in the instrument mode. cluster After conservative driving in sequential mode without acceleration or shifting via the shift pad‐...
  • Page 140 Driving CONTROLS Activating Programs Switch on drive-ready state while pressing Pro‐ Drive mode Sequential the brake. gram mode If necessary, release the parking brake. If necessary, deactivate Automatic Hold. Efficient driving. Comfortable gear‐ Engaging selector lever position D/S or R. D1/S1 shifts.
  • Page 141 Driving CONTROLS Starting with Launch Control ▷ "S1" to "S3": Sequential mode. Set other programmes as necessary. Switch on drive-ready state. Setting is accepted immediately if M Setup is Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, see active. page 210. To activate the required M Setup with the selec‐ Select sequential mode with gear 1 and ted settings, press the corresponding button on Drivelogic programme S3.
  • Page 142 Driving CONTROLS Unlocking is possible if the starter can turn the Pro‐ Responsiveness engine. gramme Before the transmission lockout is released, ap‐ "Efficient" Efficient, comfortable. Minimised ply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from consumption. rolling away. Ideal, for example, in city traffic or on snow.
  • Page 143 Driving CONTROLS Setting is accepted immediately if M Setup is Sound control active. To activate the required M Setup with the selec‐ Switching on/off ted settings, press the corresponding button on the steering wheel: Press the button. ▷ The LED illuminates when sound control is ▷...

  • Page 144: Displays

    Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle equipment Shift Lights  162 5 Engine temperature  149 This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ 6 Outside temperature  149 cific and special equipment available for the 7 Variable displays model series. Therefore equipment which is not Check Control  145 installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐...
  • Page 145 Displays CONTROLS Setting INDIVIDUAL When the drive-ready state is switched on, the functionality of some lights is checked and they ▷ "Shift lights": switching shift lights in the in‐ illuminate briefly. strument cluster on/off. No shift lights are dis‐ played in the instrument cluster if the shift Red lights lights in the Head-up Display are active.
  • Page 146 Displays CONTROLS Yellow lights Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM The indicator lamp illuminates: the Tyre Anti-lock Brake System, ABS Pressure Monitor is reporting a low tyre inflation pressure or a flat tyre. Note the Braking force boost may be faulty. Avoid information in the Check Control message.
  • Page 147 Displays CONTROLS Rear fog lights Automatic Hold Rear fog lights are switched on. Automatic Hold is activated. The vehicle is held automatically when at a standstill. Rear fog lights, see page 168. Automatic Hold, see page 129. Green lights Blue lights Seat belt reminder for rear seats High-beam headlights Seat belt on the corresponding rear seat...
  • Page 148 Displays CONTROLS Displaying Check Control Contact the BMW Group's Mobile Serv‐ ice. messages saved in the memory ▷ "Service request" Via iDrive: Contact a Service Partner of the manufac‐ "My Vehicle" turer or another qualified Service Partner "Vehicle status" or a specialist workshop.
  • Page 149 Displays CONTROLS Revolution counter Checking the coolant level, see page 336. A yellow advance warning zone and a red warn‐ Outside temperature ing zone display the permitted engine speed range. Permitted engine speed increases as en‐ gine oil temperature rises. General It is vital to avoid engine speeds in the red warn‐...
  • Page 150 Displays CONTROLS Display "Dgtl speedo:" Select the desired setting. The setting is saved for the currently used pro‐ file. Display The current speed is shown in the instrument cluster. Symbols Gear display with Symbols Description Drivelogic M engine dynamics control, see page 142.
  • Page 151 Displays CONTROLS Showing fuel consumption history General "My Vehicle" The estimated range available with the remaining fuel is permanently displayed in the instrument "Technology in action" cluster. "EfficientDynamics" A Check Control message is displayed briefly if Select the symbol. the remaining range is low. If a dynamic driving The following systems are shown: style is adopted, for example fast cornering, en‐...
  • Page 152 Displays CONTROLS Some information on service requirements can Tilt the Controller to the left. also be shown on the BMW display key. "Service requirements" "Vehicle inspection" Display "Date:" Select the desired setting. Detailed information on service requirements Automatic Service notification More detailed information on the scope of main‐...
  • Page 153 Displays CONTROLS Speed Limit Info with "Service history" Performed maintenance is shown. overtaking restriction Select an entry to display more detailed infor‐ display mation. Symbols Speed Limit Info Sym‐ Description Principle bols Speed Limit Info shows the currently detected speed limit in the instrument cluster and, if appli‐ Green: maintenance has been carried cable, valid additional signs, for example wet con‐...
  • Page 154 Displays CONTROLS General Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the area in front of the rearview mirror. The system only considers no passing restric‐ tions and ends of restrictions that are indicated by means of signs. Displaying Speed Limit Info Nothing will be displayed in the following situa‐...
  • Page 155 Displays CONTROLS Overtaking restriction display ▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐ sively high temperatures, and has been tem‐ No passing restriction. porarily deactivated. ▷ As a result of incorrect detection by the cam‐ era. ▷ If the speed limits stored in the navigation system or road data are incorrect.
  • Page 156 Displays CONTROLS Activating the list and selecting a Calling up information setting Press the button on the turn indicator lever. Turn the knurled wheel on the left side to acti‐ Information is displayed in the instrument cluster. vate the corresponding list. Press the button repeatedly to display further in‐...
  • Page 157 Displays CONTROLS Detailed information Display Odometer and trip distance recorder Display/reset kilometres ▷ Press the knob to display the trip distance. When drive-ready state is switched off, the total distance covered and trip distance are ▷ Arrival time, arrow 1. displayed.
  • Page 158 Displays CONTROLS On-board computer on the ▷ Current fuel consumption, arrow 3. Control Display Average speed and average fuel consumption Principle The on-board computer shows various vehicle- General related data, such as average values, on the Con‐ The average speed and average consumption trol Display.
  • Page 159 Displays CONTROLS "Trip computer" "Warning at:" If necessary, tilt the Controller to the left. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is displayed. ▷ "Reset": all values are reset. Press the Controller. ▷ "Reset automatically": all values are reset if the vehicle is at a standstill for ap‐ Activating/deactivating the proximately 4 hours.
  • Page 160 Displays CONTROLS ▷ "Engine oil level": electronic oil level "Head-up display" check, see page 332. "Head-up display" ▷ "Check Control": Check Control mes‐ Display sages are stored in the background and can be shown on the Control Display. Displaying of saved Check Control messages, see Overview page 148.
  • Page 161 Displays CONTROLS The setting is saved for the currently used driver Display profile. Selecting displays in the Head-Up Display Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" "iDrive settings" "Displays" "Head-up display" 1 Current engine speed, highlighted "INDIVIDUAL" or "M view" 2 Forewarning field, engine speed display Select the desired setting.
  • Page 162 Displays CONTROLS To adjust the brightness "Head-up display" "Rotation" The brightness is automatically adapted to the ambient light. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is reached. The base setting can be adjusted manually. Press the Controller. Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" Visibility of the display "iDrive settings"...
  • Page 163 Displays CONTROLS General Shift Lights on the Head-Up Display The display is on the Head-Up Display or in the instrument cluster. Activating/deactivating No shift lights are displayed in the instrument cluster if the shift lights in the Head-up Display Shift Lights are only displayed on the Head-Up are active.

  • Page 164: Lights

    Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle equipment Symbol Function Side lights. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and special equipment available for the model series. Therefore equipment which is not Automatic driving lights control. installed in your vehicle, for example on account Adaptive light functions.
  • Page 165 Lights CONTROLS Low-beam headlights Headlight courtesy delay feature Switch position: General The low-beam headlights illuminate if the drive- If the high-beam headlights are activated with ready state is switched on. standby state switched on, the low-beam head‐ lights remain on for a certain amount of time. Parking lights When parking the vehicle, it is possible to switch Setting the duration...
  • Page 166 Lights CONTROLS Activating The sensors are unable, for instance, to recog‐ nise fog or hazy weather. In such situations, Switch position: switch on the lights manually to avoid any safety The adaptive light functions are active when the risk. drive-ready state is switched on. Daytime driving lights Adaptive Headlights The beams from the headlights follow the road...
  • Page 167 Lights CONTROLS The cornering light is activated automatically de‐ The high-beam headlights can be switched on pending on the steering angle or use of the turn and off manually at any time. indicators. If the vehicle is equipped with dazzle-free high- The cornering light may be activated automati‐...
  • Page 168 Lights CONTROLS Left-hand/right-hand traffic System limits High-beam assistance cannot replace the driv‐ er's own judgement as to when to use the high- General beam headlights. Therefore activate the dipped When driving in countries where vehicles drive headlights manually if the situation requires it. on the opposite side of the road to your vehicle's In the following situations, the system will not op‐...
  • Page 169 Lights CONTROLS Interior light Ambient lighting General General Depending on the equipment, the lighting for Depending on equipment, the interior light, the some of the interior lights can be set. footwell lights, door entry lighting, ambient light‐ If the ambient light was deactivated using iDrive, ing and loudspeaker lighting are controlled auto‐...
  • Page 170 Lights CONTROLS To adjust the brightness "Brightness" Select the desired setting. Via iDrive: "My Vehicle" Dimmed during the journey "Vehicle settings" Via iDrive: "Lights" "My Vehicle" "Interior lighting" "Vehicle settings" "Brightness" "Lights" Select the desired setting. "Interior lighting" "Dimmed for night driving" The lighting in the interior is dimmed for certain lights during journeys in the dark.

  • Page 171: Safety

    Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle equipment of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐ try specification, may also be described here. This also applies to safety-relevant functions and This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ systems. Comply with the relevant laws and reg‐ cific and special equipment available for the ulations when using the corresponding functions model series.
  • Page 172 Safety CONTROLS Knee airbag ▷ Do not attach anything to the airbag covers with adhesive; never cover them or modify Depending on the equipment version: them in any way. The knee airbag supports the legs in the event of ▷ Do not use the front airbag cover on the front a head-on collision.
  • Page 173 Safety CONTROLS Overview injury or even death. Have the airbag system tested, repaired or removed and disposed of by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐ other qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop. Display in the instrument cluster When the drive-ready state is switched on, the warning lamp in the instrument cluster briefly illuminates in order to show...
  • Page 174 Safety CONTROLS Active pedestrian Activating the front passenger airbags protection Principle The active pedestrian protection system raises the bonnet if the vehicle's front end collides with a pedestrian. Sensors underneath the bumper are used for detection. General Insert the key and press inwards where nec‐ When the pedestrian protection system is trig‐...
  • Page 175 Safety CONTROLS Malfunction death. Have the system tested, repaired or re‐ moved and disposed of by a Service Partner of A Check Control message is shown. the manufacturer or another qualified Service The system has been triggered or is Partner or a specialist workshop. faulty.
  • Page 176 Safety CONTROLS tion and intervene actively if the situation war‐ Button Status rants it. Button illuminates green: all Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on. WARNING Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐ ligent Safety Systems are switched Displays and warnings do not relieve you of off.
  • Page 177 Safety CONTROLS Front-end collision warning Detection range with light braking function Principle The system can help avoid accidents. If an acci‐ dent cannot be avoided, the system helps to re‐ duce the collision speed. The system warns of the possible risk of collision and brakes automatically, as necessary.
  • Page 178 Safety CONTROLS With Active Cruise Control: radar sensor WARNING Due to system limitations, individual functions may not work properly when tow starting/ towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐ tems. There is a danger of accidents. Switch off all Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-start‐ ing/towing.
  • Page 179 Safety CONTROLS Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be Symbol Measure switched off individually. Symbol illuminates red: advance warning. Press and hold the button. Brake and increase the distance. All Intelligent Safety Systems are switched off. Symbol flashes red and an acoustic signal sounds: acute warning.
  • Page 180 Safety CONTROLS depressed sufficiently quickly and firmly before‐ The detection of objects may be limited. Take hand. into account the detection range limits and the functional limitations. The system can also assist by braking the vehi‐ cle automatically if there is a risk of a collision. System limits At low speeds, the vehicle can be braked to a stop.
  • Page 181 Safety CONTROLS Functional limitations itor and detect the space around the vehicle. The system then utilises the detected free space to The system may have limited functionality in the perform the avoidance manoeuvre by steering following situations, for example: the vehicle safely and precisely in the direction ▷...
  • Page 182 Safety CONTROLS Overview Camera Radar sensors The radar sensors are in the bumpers. The camera is located on the front side of the rearview mirror. Keep the windscreen clean and clear in the area in front of the rearview mirror. Front bumper in middle.
  • Page 183 Safety CONTROLS Acute warning with avoidance ▷ On sharp bends. assistance ▷ When Driving Stability Control Systems are limited or deactivated, for example DSC OFF. An acute warning is given when the vehicle is ap‐ proaching another object at a high differential ▷...
  • Page 184 Safety CONTROLS Detection range WARNING Due to system limitations, individual functions may not work properly when tow starting/ towing with activated Intelligent Safety Sys‐ tems. There is a danger of accidents. Switch off all Intelligent Safety Systems before tow-start‐ ing/towing. Overview The detection zone in front of the vehicle con‐...
  • Page 185 Safety CONTROLS Switching on/off Button Status Button illuminates green: all Intelligent Switching on automatically Safety Systems are switched on. The system is automatically activated at the start Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐ of each journey. ligent Safety Systems are switched off.
  • Page 186 Safety CONTROLS System limits ▷ During the camera calibration process imme‐ diately after vehicle delivery. Safety note ▷ When there is sustained glare effect due to oncoming light, for example the sun is low in the sky. WARNING ▷ In the dark. The system may not respond at all, or may re‐...
  • Page 187 Safety CONTROLS a low temperature difference in relation to the Environmental influences can restrict the availa‐ environment or which are only radiating low lev‐ bility of object detection. els of heat can therefore only be detected to a If the vehicle systems detect that the vehicle is in limited degree.
  • Page 188 Safety CONTROLS The camera image is displayed on the Control Display. To adjust the thermal image When the thermal image is switched on, it is pos‐ sible to adjust the brightness and contrast. Via iDrive: Select brightness or contrast. Thermal image ▷...
  • Page 189 Safety CONTROLS Warning zone in front of the vehicle Display in the Head-Up Display The warning is displayed simultaneously in the Head-Up Display and in the instrument cluster. Dynamic Marker Light General The warning zone for the person warning con‐ sists of two parts: ▷...
  • Page 190 Safety CONTROLS Switching off temporarily General Operate the headlight flasher while the Dynamic This camera-based system warns once a mini‐ Marker Light is illuminated. The Dynamic Marker mum speed has been reached. Light is switched off for the current warning. The minimum speed is country-specific and is displayed in the menu for the Intelligent Safety System limits...
  • Page 191 Safety CONTROLS Operating requirements Switching on/off manually The lane markings must be detected by the Press the button. camera in order for the Lane Departure Warning The menu for the Intelligent Safety Sys‐ to be active. tems is shown. If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched Overview off, all systems are now switched on.
  • Page 192 Safety CONTROLS Setting the frequency of the "Intelligent Safety" warnings "Steering intervention" Via iDrive: The selected setting is saved for the currently used driver profile. "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" Display in the instrument cluster "Intelligent Safety" The symbol is illuminated green: at least "Lane departure warning"...
  • Page 193 Safety CONTROLS ▷ If Dynamic Stability Control DSC intervenes. A Check Control message is displayed in the event of limited functionality. System limits Lane Change Warning Safety note Principle WARNING The Lane Change Warning detects vehicles in The system may not respond at all, or may re‐ the blind spot, or if vehicles are approaching from spond too late, incorrectly, or without justifica‐...
  • Page 194 Safety CONTROLS Safety notes Radar sensors WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per‐ sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐ ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a danger of accidents. Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situa‐ tion and intervene actively if the situation war‐...
  • Page 195 Safety CONTROLS Vehicles with side collision warning: "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on according to the individual settings. steering intervention on/off Some Intelligent Safety Systems cannot be Steering intervention can be separately switched switched off individually. on and off for Lane Change Warning or Lane De‐ parture Warning.
  • Page 196 Safety CONTROLS With side collision warning ▷ If the bumper is dirty, iced over or covered, for example by stickers. At speeds between 70 km/h, approx. 45 mph, ▷ When a projecting load is being transported. and 210 km/h, approx. 130 mph, if there is no re‐ sponse to vibration of the steering wheel and the In vehicles with side collision warning, the steer‐...
  • Page 197 Safety CONTROLS Side collision warning WARNING Displays and warnings do not relieve you of Principle personal responsibility. System limitations can The system helps to avoid potential side colli‐ mean that warnings or system responses are sions. not issued or are issued too late, incorrectly, or without justification.
  • Page 198 Safety CONTROLS Switching on/off Switching on automatically The side collision warning is activated automati‐ cally at the start of a journey if the function was switched on the last time the engine was stop‐ ped. Switching on/off manually Front bumper. Press the button.
  • Page 199 Safety CONTROLS Observe the information on the system limits Button Status and intervene actively if necessary. Button illuminates green: all Intelligent Safety Systems are switched on. Functional limitations Button illuminates orange: some Intel‐ The system may have limited functionality in the ligent Safety Systems are switched following situations: off.
  • Page 200 Safety CONTROLS Safety notes erating with a trailer or bicycle carrier. A Check Control message is shown. WARNING Prevention of rear collision The system does not relieve you of your per‐ sonal responsibility to assess the visibility con‐ ditions and traffic situation correctly. There is a Principle danger of accidents.
  • Page 201 Safety CONTROLS ▷ If the speed of the approaching vehicle is sig‐ Sign Meaning nificantly higher than own speed. Give way signs: ▷ If the approaching vehicle is travelling slowly. These signs trigger an ad‐ ▷ In thick fog, wet conditions or snow. vance warning.
  • Page 202 Safety CONTROLS Overview If all Intelligent Safety Systems were switched off, all systems are now switched on. Button in the vehicle "Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on equip‐ ment, the Intelligent Safety Systems can be con‐ figured individually. The individual settings are activated and saved for the currently used driver profile.
  • Page 203 Safety CONTROLS Display in the Head-Up Display ▷ "Medium" ▷ "Late": only acute warnings are displayed. Depending on the equipment version, the warn‐ ing is displayed in the Head-Up Display at the ▷ "Off": no warnings are displayed. same time as in the instrument cluster. Select the desired setting.
  • Page 204 Safety CONTROLS Active Protection ▷ If the camera has overheated due to exces‐ sively high temperatures, and has been tem‐ porarily deactivated. Principle ▷ Up to 10 seconds after starting the engine In critical driving or collision situations, Active using the start/stop button. Protection prepares the vehicle occupants and ▷...
  • Page 205 Safety CONTROLS Function be higher than the braking pressure achieved by the automatic braking function. The automatic If fastened, the driver's and front passenger's braking process is interrupted as a result. seat belts are automatically tensioned when driv‐ ing off. Cancelling automatic braking In critical accident situations, the following indi‐...
  • Page 206 Safety CONTROLS System limits ▷ Driving conditions, for example, time of day, duration of drive. The system may have limited functionality in sit‐ The system is active from approx. 70 km/h, uations such as the following and an incorrect 43 mph and can also display a recommendation warning, or no warning at all, may be output: to take a break.

  • Page 207: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS Driving Stability Control Systems Vehicle equipment Adaptive brake assist This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ In conjunction with Active Cruise Control, this cific and special equipment available for the system ensures that the brake responds even model series.
  • Page 208 Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS Overview If the drive-ready state is switched on after the vehicle has been in the idle state, an efficient ve‐ hicle state is active. M Setup is deactivated. Buttons in the vehicle Safety note WARNING Depending on the settings, DSC may only be available to a limited extent or not at all when M Setup is activated.
  • Page 209 Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster If an M Setup is currently set, this will deacti‐ vate it. Symbol Description Press and hold down the M1 or M2 button on the steering wheel. Symbol illuminated: correspond‐ The settings are saved.
  • Page 210 Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS Deactivate/activate DSC ▷ Loss of traction at the rear which can lead to oversteer. General ▷ Loss of grip of the front wheels which can lead to understeer. Driving stability during acceleration and cornering is restricted if DSC is deactivated. Safety notes To assist driving stability, re-activate DSC as soon as possible.
  • Page 211 Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS M Dynamic Mode Overview Button in the vehicle Principle M Dynamic Mode MDM allows driving with higher longitudinal and transverse acceleration on dry carriageways, but with restricted driving stability. Only in the absolute limit of the range does the system engage for stability purposes by reducing the engine power and by brakes applied to the wheels.
  • Page 212 Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS Programs ▷ ▷ Pro‐ Distribution of drive forces gramme A message appears in the instrument cluster. "4WD" Front and rear axle. This message is operated by pressing the button "4WD Sport" Front and rear axle. again.
  • Page 213 Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster In addition, the steering force is adapted accord‐ ing to the programme, so that a direct, sporty feel or a comfortable steering response is con‐ Symbol Description veyed. Indicator lamp illuminates and 4WD is shown in the instrument Programs cluster:...
  • Page 214 Driving Stability Control Systems CONTROLS "Steering" Select the desired channel. Setting is accepted immediately if M Setup is active. To activate the required M Setup with the selec‐ ted settings, press the corresponding button on the steering wheel: ▷ ▷ Display in the instrument cluster Servotronic with selected programme with activated display of the system...

  • Page 215: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Driver Assistance Systems Vehicle equipment When switching on when at a standstill or driving at low speed, 30 km/h/20 mph is set as the speed limit. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The speedometer marker is set to the corre‐ cific and special equipment available for the sponding speed.
  • Page 216 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressed be‐ ▷ If the speed limit is reduced to below the yond the resistance point, the speed limit driven speed during the journey, the warning changes to the next multiple of 10 km/h on sounds after a little time.
  • Page 217 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS General Overview Characteristics of Cruise Control may change in Buttons on the steering wheel certain areas depending on vehicle setting. Button Function Safety notes Cruise Control on/off, see page 217. WARNING To interrupt Cruise Control, see The system does not relieve you of your per‐...
  • Page 218 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Interrupting automatically Press the rocker switch repeatedly upwards or downwards until the desired speed is set. The system interrupts automatically in the If the system is active, the displayed speed is following situations: stored and the vehicle reaches the stored speed ▷...
  • Page 219 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Displays in the instrument When the road ahead is clear, the system main‐ tains the desired speed by braking or accelerat‐ cluster ing the vehicle automatically, as required. If there is a vehicle driving in front, the system Display in the speedometer adapts your own vehicle's speed in order to ▷...
  • Page 220 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Overview ▷ Apply the parking brake. ▷ Turn the front wheels towards the kerb on Buttons on the steering wheel upward or downward gradients. ▷ Additionally secure the vehicle on upward Button Function or downward gradients, for example with a chock.
  • Page 221 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Radar sensor Switching the Cruise Control on/off and interrupting Switching on Press the button on the steering wheel. The indicator lamps are illuminated in the instru‐ ment cluster and the speedometer marker is set to the current speed. Cruise Control is active.
  • Page 222 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Changing the speed ▷ If the system has not detected any objects for an extended period of time, for example on roads with little traffic and without defined boundaries. ▷ If the detection zone of the radar is disrupted, for example, due to contamination or heavy rainfall.
  • Page 223 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Switching between Cruise conditions, also comply with the prescribed safe distance by braking if necessary. Control with/without distance control Without steering and lane control Safety note assistant: to reduce the distance Press the button repeatedly until the WARNING desired distance is set.
  • Page 224 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Status display Detected vehicle The selected desired speed is hidden af‐ Symbol Description ter a short time. Green symbol: Preceding vehicle detected. The Vehicle distance system maintains the set dis‐ The selected distance to the vehicle ahead is tance to the vehicle in front.
  • Page 225 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Distance information Vehicles pulling out The symbol is shown if the distance from the vehicle in front is too short. The distance information is active under the following circumstances: ▷ Active Cruise Control switched off. ▷ Display in the Head-Up Display selected, see page 160.
  • Page 226 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS vene actively, for example by braking, steering or manoeuvring. Malfunction The system cannot be activated if the radar sen‐ sor is not correctly aligned, for example following parking damage. A Check Control message is displayed if the sys‐ tem has failed.
  • Page 227 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS conditions. Observe the traffic situation and in‐ Symbol Function tervene actively if the situation warrants it. Indicator lamp illuminates green: Speed Limit Assist is active and detected speed limits can be WARNING adopted for Active Cruise Control. The desired speed can be inadvertently set or Indicator lamp illuminates green: called up incorrectly.
  • Page 228 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Setting the speed adjustment Safety note It is possible to set whether the speed limit should be accepted exactly, or with a tolerance WARNING of –15 km/h, –10 mph to +15 km/h, +10 mph. The system does not relieve you of your per‐ Via iDrive: sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐...
  • Page 229 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ Speed under 210 km/h/130 mph. ▷ The driving path is sufficiently wide. ▷ Above 70 km/h, approximately 43 mph: lane demarcations are detected on both sides. ▷ Below 70 km/h, approximately 43 mph: lane markings on both sides or a vehicle driving in front is/are detected.
  • Page 230 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Interrupting automatically Symbol Description The system interrupts automatically in the Steering wheel symbol flashes following situations: red, signal sounds: ▷ At a speed above 210 km/h/130 mph. System is switching off. ▷ When the steering wheel is released. Green steering wheel symbol ▷...
  • Page 231 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Steering assistance when System limits changing lanes General Principle The system cannot be activated or used sensibly in certain situations. The system provides the driver with additional support when changing lanes on multi-lane Safety note roads. Operating requirements WARNING ▷...
  • Page 232 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Safety notes ▷ Wet roads. ▷ Snowfall. ▷ Slush. WARNING ▷ Fog. The system does not relieve you of your per‐ sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐ ▷ Oncoming light. tion correctly. Due to system limitations, it can‐ Pay attention when driving and respond to the not respond independently and appropriately in prevailing traffic conditions.
  • Page 233 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Ultrasonic sensors Automatic switching off when moving forwards Ultrasonic sensors of the PDC, The system switches off when a certain distance for example in the bumpers. or speed is exceeded. Switch the system back on if necessary. Switching on/off manually Operating requirements Press the Park Assistant button.
  • Page 234 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS With Park Assistant: emergency Volume control braking function, Active PDC It is possible to set the ratio between the volume of the PDC acoustic signal and the volume of the entertainment source playback. Principle Via iDrive: The emergency brake function of PDC initiates emergency braking in the event of imminent col‐...
  • Page 235 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Limits of the flank protection "Active PDC emergency intervention" "Active PDC emergency interv." The system only shows stationary obstacles that were previously detected by the sensors when The setting is saved for the currently used driver driving past.
  • Page 236 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ External interference of the ultrasound, for ex‐ ▷ In large, rectangular buildings with smooth ample by passing vehicles or loud machines. walls, for example underground car parks. ▷ Sensors which are dirty, iced-up, damaged or ▷...
  • Page 237 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Automatic switching off when Additionally, look directly to check the traffic sit‐ uation and the area around the vehicle and in‐ moving forwards tervene actively in the corresponding situations. The system switches off when a certain distance or speed is exceeded.
  • Page 238 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ "Obstacle marking". Once the steering wheel has been turned be‐ yond a certain angle, only one turning circle line Depending on the equipment installed, the is displayed. obstacles detected by Park Distance Control PDC are displayed, see page 238, by mark‐ ings.
  • Page 239 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS The objects shown on the Control Display may be closer than they appear. Do not estimate the distance to objects based on the display. Surround View with Park Assistant Plus Principle Two static circle segments show the distance The system provides assistance with parking and between the trailer and the trailer tow hitch.
  • Page 240 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Safety note WARNING The system does not relieve you of your per‐ sonal responsibility to assess the traffic situa‐ tion correctly. There is a danger of accidents. Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions. Additionally, look directly to check the traffic sit‐ uation and the area around the vehicle and in‐...
  • Page 241 The current perspective is marked with a camera 1 Function bar symbol. With BMW Gesture Control: the movable camera 2 Selection window perspective can be moved along the circular path 3 Flank view using BMW Gesture Control, see page 48.
  • Page 242 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ "Settings": to perform settings, for exam‐ Turning circle lines ple for using the activation points with Panor‐ ama View. Assistance functions General A number of assistance functions can be active simultaneously. The following assistance functions can be activa‐ ted manually: The turning circle lines can only be shown in the camera image together with driving path lines.
  • Page 243 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Flank protection The colour incrementation corresponds to the markings of Park Distance Control PDC. Principle The system warns about obstacles at the side of Washing bay view the vehicle. Display The washing bay view provides assistance when driving into washing bays by displaying the vehi‐...
  • Page 244 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS General Road users hidden by obstacles at the side are only detected very late from the driver's seat. To improve the view, the cameras at the front and rear show traffic in the areas at either side. Yellow lines in the screen display indicate the front and rear ends of the vehicle.
  • Page 245 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Setting the brightness and Tilt the Controller to the left. contrast "Add activation point" The current position is shown. When Surround View or Panorama View is switched on, it is possible to adjust the bright‐ "Add activation point" ness and contrast.
  • Page 246 Remote 3D View hours. Principle Park Assistant The BMW Connected App and the camera im‐ ages from Surround View can be used to show the areas around the vehicle on a mobile device, Principle for example a smartphone.
  • Page 247 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Ultrasonic sensors measure parking spaces on In addition, the safety notes for Park Distance both sides of the vehicle. Control PDC, see page 232, apply. M Steptronic sport transmission Overview The Park Assistant calculates the ideal parking Button in the vehicle line and takes over the following functions during a parking process:...
  • Page 248 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS For measuring parking spaces It is possible to display the current status of the parking space search on the Control Display. ▷ The vehicle must be driving forwards in a Park Assistant is automatically activated. straight line at speeds up to approximately 35 km/h, approximately 22 mph.
  • Page 249 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS ▷ When perpendicular or parallel parking The end of the parking process is displayed spaces are clearly detected, the system auto‐ on the Control Display. matically sets the appropriate parking Straighten up the parking position, if applica‐ method.
  • Page 250 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Flashing display on the selector Observe the information on the system limits and intervene actively if necessary. lever In some situations, the actually engaged gearbox setting may be different from the selector lever No parking assistance position after a cancellation of function, and the The Park Assistant does not provide assistance display in the selector lever flashes.
  • Page 251 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Crossing traffic warning ▷ The trailer drawbars and tow hitches of other vehicles. ▷ Thin or wedge-shaped objects. Principle ▷ Moving objects. ▷ Higher protruding objects, for example pro‐ jecting walls. ▷ Objects with corners, edges and smooth sur‐ faces.
  • Page 252 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Overview Switching on/off Button in the vehicle Activating/deactivating the system Press the Park Assistant button. Tilt the Controller to the left. "Settings" "Cross-traffic alert" "Cross-traffic alert" Switching on automatically If the system was activated on the Control Dis‐ Park Assistant button play, it is switched on automatically as soon as Park Distance Control PDC or Panorama View is...
  • Page 253 Driver Assistance Systems CONTROLS Warning Display in the camera view Light in the exterior mirror The particular boundary area, arrow 1, in the camera view flashes red if the sensors detect ve‐ hicles. The light in the exterior mirror flashes if other ve‐ hicles are detected by the rear sensors when the Yellow lines, arrow 2, indicate the bumper of your vehicle is moving backwards.

  • Page 254: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle equipment Selecting a channel Using the button This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and special equipment available for the model series. Therefore equipment which is not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐...
  • Page 255 Driving comfort CONTROLS Display in the instrument cluster Adaptive M suspension with selected programme and activated display of driv‐ ing dynamics system states, see page 150. Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 256: Air Conditioning

    Air conditioning CONTROLS Air conditioning Vehicle equipment Automatic air conditioning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Overview cific and special equipment available for the model series. Therefore equipment which is not Buttons in the vehicle installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐...
  • Page 257 Air conditioning CONTROLS ▷ Complete system: Button Function Press and hold left side of driver's To defrost and demist the win‐ side button, until the system dow, see page 260. switches off. Rear window heating, see ▷ On the front passenger side: page 260.
  • Page 258 Air conditioning CONTROLS short time when the drive-ready state has been air is directed towards the windscreen, side win‐ switched on. dows, upper body, and into the footwell. The cooling function is switched on automati‐ The cooling function, see page 257, is switched cally in the AUTO program.
  • Page 259 Air conditioning CONTROLS Switching on/off General Via iDrive: To be able to adjust the air flow manually, first switch off the AUTO program. "My Vehicle" "Vehicle settings" Operation "Climate comfort" Press left or right side of button: reduce If necessary, "Air quality" or increase air flow.
  • Page 260 Air conditioning CONTROLS transferred to the front passenger's side and to The function is available when the engine is run‐ the rear: ning. ▷ Temperature. The rear window heating is switched off auto‐ matically after a certain period of time. ▷...
  • Page 261 Air conditioning CONTROLS Ventilation at front Ventilation in the rear, centre Overview ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐ rows 1. ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐ ▷ Knurled wheel for steplessly opening and rows 1. closing the side nozzles, arrows 2.
  • Page 262 Air conditioning CONTROLS Rear automatic air "Climate comfort" "Rear climate" conditioning The rear automatic air conditioning is not opera‐ tional if the automatic air conditioning is switched Overview off or the following function is active: defrost the windows and remove condensation. Buttons in the vehicle Using the button: switch on Press any button, with the following exceptions:...
  • Page 263 Air conditioning CONTROLS General General The function is available at an outside tempera‐ To be able to adjust the air flow manually, first ture above approximately 0 ℃/32 ℉ and when switch off the AUTO program. the drive-ready state is switched on. Operation Switching on/off Press left or right side of button: reduce...
  • Page 264 As a re‐ Switching on sult, the maximum activation time is restricted Switch on the display of the BMW Display to protect the battery. After the engine is key. started or after driving a short distance, the system will be available again.
  • Page 265 Air conditioning CONTROLS ▷ Set departure times. Using BMW display key ▷ Activate departure time. Switch on the display of the BMW Display key. Setting the departure time "Precondit. setting" Tap the symbol. Via iDrive Tap the symbol. "My Vehicle"...
  • Page 266 Open the ventilation vents to allow the fra‐ grance to enter the passenger compartment. WARNING Selecting the fragrance Refilled BMW scent cartridges may emit harm‐ It is possible to choose between two scents. ful substances, lead to malfunctions and cause Via iDrive: damage to the system.
  • Page 267 Air conditioning CONTROLS A Check Control message is displayed when it is Position the scent cartridge so the chip necessary to change scent cartridges points away from the cartridge bracket. Insert scent cartridges (left-hand drive vehicle) The scent cartridges are located in the glove box. Open glove box, see page 277.
  • Page 268 Air conditioning CONTROLS The cartridge holder slides downwards. The cartridge holder slides out. Pull the required scent cartridge out of the Remove the cover of the scent cartridge. Grip bracket. the top of the cover to slide it off the scent cartridge.
  • Page 269 Air conditioning CONTROLS Position the scent cartridge so the chip The cartridge holder slides out. points away from the cartridge bracket. Pull the required scent cartridge out of the Insert the scent cartridge into the cartridge bracket. bracket without forcing it. The cartridge can Scent cartridge 1: first scent displayed on the be felt to engage slightly when inserted.

  • Page 270: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle equipment Safety note This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ WARNING cific and special equipment available for the Parts of the body can become trapped when model series. Therefore equipment which is not operating radio-controlled systems, for example installed in your vehicle, for example on account a garage door, with the integrated universal re‐...
  • Page 271 Interior equipment CONTROLS Special instruction for alternating- ▷ Hand-held transmitter arrow 3; required for programming. code radio systems If the system cannot be operated after repeated Programming programming, check whether the system to be operated is equipped with an alternating-code radio system.
  • Page 272 Interior equipment CONTROLS Reprogramming individual switched on. To do this, press and hold the but‐ ton within the reception range of the system, un‐ buttons til the function is triggered. The LED on the rear‐ Switch on standby state. view mirror illuminates constantly when the radio Press and hold the button on the rearview signal is being transmitted.
  • Page 273 Interior equipment CONTROLS Ashtrays Lighter Front centre console Safety notes Opening WARNING Slide the cover forwards until it engages. Contact with the hot heating element or the hot fitting of the lighter can cause burns. Flamma‐ ble materials can catch fire if the lighter falls down or is held against corresponding objects.
  • Page 274 Interior equipment CONTROLS Rear centre console cables are not in the deployment range of the airbags. NOTE Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can op‐ erate with high voltages and high currents, which can overload or damage the 12-volt on- board network.
  • Page 275 Interior equipment CONTROLS Front centre console Inside the boot Slide the cover forwards until it engages. There is a socket on the right side of the boot. Open the cap. USB interface General Comply with the notes on connecting mobile de‐ vices to the USB interface in the chapter on USB connections, see page 61.
  • Page 276 Interior equipment CONTROLS and closing, make sure that the area of move‐ ment of the cover is kept clear. Slide the cover forwards until it engages. A USB interface is in the centre console. Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 277: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle equipment ▷ Glove box on the driver's side, see page 278. ▷ Pockets in the doors, see page 278. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ▷ M Steptronic sport transmission: storage cific and special equipment available for the compartment in the centre console, see model series.
  • Page 278 Storage compartments CONTROLS Pockets in the doors Closing Fold the cover up. Locking WARNING The glove box can be locked with an integrated Fragile objects, for example glass bottles or key. This means it is not possible to access the glasses, can break in the event of an accident.
  • Page 279 Storage compartments CONTROLS Centre armrest Front Opening Front General There is a storage compartment in the centre armrest between the seats. Opening Slide the cover forwards until it engages. Press the button. Closing Push cover downwards until it engages. There are two cupholders in the centre console. Cupholder Closing Tap the cover on the handle strip.
  • Page 280 Storage compartments CONTROLS Opening and closing WARNING General Incorrect use of the coat hooks can present a The cupholder can be adapted to fit three sizes. danger, for example if objects are flung around in the event of braking and evasive manoeu‐ Opening vres.

  • Page 281: Boot

    Boot CONTROLS Boot Vehicle equipment WARNING Loose objects or devices connected by a cable This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ to the vehicle, for example mobile telephones, cific and special equipment available for the can be thrown through the interior during the model series.
  • Page 282 Boot CONTROLS Safety note ▷ Fully fold down the rear backrests if the load is to be stowed accordingly. ▷ Do not stack load items above the upper WARNING edge of the backrests. Incorrect use of the bag holders can present a ▷...
  • Page 283 Boot CONTROLS Opening injury. Make sure that the rear seat backrest is locked after it has been folded back. WARNING If the seat adjustment or child seat installation is incorrect, the child restraint system may have limited stability or may not be stable at all. There is a danger of injury or even death.
  • Page 284 Boot CONTROLS Push the respective head restraint as far Press the switch and pull the middle part for‐ down as possible. wards. Pull the corresponding lever in the boot to unlock the rear backrest. Ski and snowboard bag The unlocked rear backrest moves slightly to the front.
  • Page 285 Boot CONTROLS Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...
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  • Page 287 DRIVING HINTS BMW M5 Technology ................288 Driving precautions ................. 290 Towing a trailer ..................295 Saving fuel ....................300 Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 288: Driving Hints

    BMW M5 Technology DRIVING HINTS BMW M5 Technology Vehicle equipment M compound brakes This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ General cific and special equipment available for the The high performance brake system has ventila‐ model series. Therefore equipment which is not ted compound brake discs.
  • Page 289 The combination of M xDrive, active M dif‐ ferential and adaptive M suspension in this vehi‐ cle ensures a high degree of driving dynamics that is typical of BMW M. Driving on a racing track The higher mechanical and thermal loads in‐...

  • Page 290: Driving Precautions

    Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Driving precautions Vehicle equipment Engine, gearbox and differential Up to 2000 km, 1200 miles This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and special equipment available for the Drive with alternating revolutions and speeds, but model series. Therefore equipment which is not do not exceed 5500 rpm and 170 km/h, approxi‐...
  • Page 291 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS After fitting new parts with hot vehicle parts. Do not touch the hot ex‐ haust system. Comply with the running-in procedures again if the components previously referred to are re‐ newed. Radio signals General driving information WARNING Certain vehicle functions may be affected by in‐...
  • Page 292 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Wading Objects in the range of movement of the pedals General Comply with the following when driving through WARNING water: Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the ▷ Only drive through still water. pedal travel, or block a pedal that has been pressed.
  • Page 293 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Ground clearance Safety notes WARNING NOTE Even slight, continuous pressure on the brake If there is insufficient ground clearance, the pedal can cause overheating, brake pad wear or front or rear spoiler can contact the ground, for even brake system failure.
  • Page 294 Driving precautions DRIVING HINTS Roof strip with flaps The mounting points are located on the roof strip above the doors. Fold the cover outwards. Fitting Follow the installation instructions for the roof rack. Make sure that there is sufficient space to raise and open the Glass Roof.

  • Page 295: Towing A Trailer

    A low centre of trailer FOR TOWING ONLY. The towbar supplied with gravity makes the vehicle combination much your BMW vehicle should only be used for tow‐ more stable and safe to drive. ing purposes, the towbar assembly should not be...
  • Page 296 Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS Not Australia/New Zealand: Trailer exceeded. The smaller value is the limit which should be adhered to. rear lights The power output of the trailer's rear lights must Tyre inflation pressure not exceed the following values: Check the vehicle's and the trailer's tyre inflation ▷...
  • Page 297 Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS Trailer Stability Control WARNING The tyre inflation pressure must be adapted Principle because of the increased axle load when tow‐ The system supports you to neutralise a trailer's ing a trailer. Driving with an inadequate tyre in‐ tendency to swing from side to side.
  • Page 298 Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS Not for Australia/New Overview Zealand: Trailer tow hitch with electrically swivellable trailer hitch General The swivel-mounted ball linkage for the trailer tow hitch is located on the underside of the vehi‐ cle. Button in the boot. The LED in the button illuminates green if the system is operational.
  • Page 299 Towing a trailer DRIVING HINTS Interruption or reversal of the Eye for securing cable swivel movement General The swivel movement is interrupted, might be reversed or is not performed if the current limit values are exceeded, for example at very low temperatures or if mechanical resistance is en‐...

  • Page 300: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel DRIVING HINTS Saving fuel Vehicle equipment Closing windows and the Glass Roof This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and special equipment available for the An opened Glass Roof or opened window in‐ model series. Therefore equipment which is not crease drag and consequently fuel consumption.
  • Page 301 BMW Service Partner. The fuel supply is interrupted in overrun mode. Please also see the BMW Maintenance System, see page 338. Switch off the engine if stopping for a relatively...
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  • Page 303: Mobility

    MOBILITY Refuelling ....................304 Fuel ......................306 Wheels and tyres ..................308 Engine compartment ................329 Engine oil ....................332 Coolant ...................... 336 Maintenance ..................... 338 Replacing parts ..................341 Breakdown Assist ................... 347 General care ..................... 355 Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 304: Refuelling

    Refuelling MOBILITY Refuelling Vehicle equipment Fuel tank cap This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Opening cific and special equipment available for the Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler model series. Therefore equipment which is not flap. installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐...
  • Page 305 Refuelling MOBILITY Closing Safety note WARNING NOTE The retaining strap of the fuel tank cap may be‐ Fuels are poisonous and aggressive. Overfilling come trapped and crushed when turning the the fuel tank can damage the fuel system. If cap to close it. It will then not be possible to fuel comes into contact with painted surfaces, it close the cap properly.

  • Page 306: Fuel

    Do not General refuel with fuel containing methanol, for exam‐ ple M5 to M100. For optimal fuel consumption, the petrol should be sulphur-free or low in sulphur content. Fuels labelled on the pump as containing metal NOTE must not be used.
  • Page 307 Fuel MOBILITY Minimum grade Super, RON 95. Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 308: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Wheels and tyres Vehicle equipment Tyre inflation pressure information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ On the door pillar cific and special equipment available for the model series. Therefore equipment which is not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐...
  • Page 309 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY For Australia/New Zealand Checking using tyre inflation pressure inscriptions on the door pillar WARNING The tyre inflation pressure inscriptions on the The inflation pressures on the tyre label are ap‐ tyre inflation pressure sign on the door pillar only plicable only for tyres explicitly mentioned on relate to cold tyres or tyres at the same tempera‐...
  • Page 310 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY inscriptions on the Control Display, reset the The positions of the wear displays are identified Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM. on the tyre's side wall by TWI, Tread Wear Indi‐ cator. Speed code Q = up to 160 km/h/100 mph Tyre damage R = up to 170 km/h/106 mph S = up to 180 km/h/112 mph...
  • Page 311 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Safety notes WARNING Tyres can become damaged by running over WARNING obstacles, for example kerbs or road damage, Wheels and tyres that are not suitable for your at high speed. Larger wheels have a smaller vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle. For ex‐ tyre cross-section.
  • Page 312 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Recommended makes of tyre Maximum speed of winter tyres If the vehicle is capable of maximum speeds higher than the speed permitted for the winter tyres, display an indicating label stating the maxi‐ mum permitted speed in the driver's field of view. The indicating label is available from a Service Partner of the manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop.
  • Page 313 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Remedying flat tyres ▷ Remove the speed limit sticker from the seal‐ ant container and attach to the steering wheel. Safety measures ▷ Using sealants can damage the TPM wheel ▷ Park the vehicle on a solid surface and as far electronics.
  • Page 314 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Compressor Filling with sealing compound Safety notes DANGER A blocked exhaust pipe or inadequate ventila‐ tion can allow harmful exhaust fumes to pene‐ trate the vehicle. The exhaust fumes contain pollutants which are colourless and odourless. In enclosed spaces, the exhaust fumes can also 1 Unlocking sealant container build up outside the vehicle.
  • Page 315 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Pull filler hose completely from the cover of Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle the sealant container. Do not kink the hose. interior while the compressor is switched off. Push the sealant container into the bracket Switch on the compressor with standby state on the compressor housing, until it audibly switched on or the engine running.
  • Page 316 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Removing and storing the sealant If the tyre inflation pressure of at least 2 bar is not reached, contact a Service Partner of the container manufacturer or a qualified Service Partner or Unscrew the filler hose of the sealant con‐ a specialist workshop.
  • Page 317 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Snow chains Insert the plug into the socket in the vehicle interior. Safety notes WARNING If snow chains are installed on unsuitable tyres, the snow chains can come in contact with vehi‐ cle parts. There is a danger of accidents or damage to property.
  • Page 318 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Safety note Do not initialise the runflat indicator RPA with snow chains fitted, as it may give incorrect read‐ ings. WARNING Do not reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor TPM The display showing the specified tyre inflation with snow chains fitted, as it may give incorrect pressures does not replace the tyre inflation readings.
  • Page 319 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Current tyre inflation pressure means that the settings of the sets of tyres last used can be selected after a tyre or wheel The current tyre inflation pressure is displayed change. for each tyre. The current tyre inflation pressures can change Calling up the menu as a result of vehicle operation or the outside Via iDrive:...
  • Page 320 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY All wheels green If the reset was successful, the wheels are shown in green on the Control Display and the ▷ The system is active and is using the dis‐ following is shown: "Tyre Pressure Monitor played specified pressures for the warning.
  • Page 321 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY If the tyre inflation pressure is Messages: for tyres with special insufficient approval Message General A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in Dynamic Stability Control DSC will be activated if the instrument cluster. necessary as soon as a message for low tyre in‐ flation pressure appears.
  • Page 322 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY If the tyre inflation pressure is Symbol Possible cause insufficient There is a flat tyre or substantial loss of tyre inflation pressure. Message No reset has been performed on the A yellow warning lamp is illuminated in system.
  • Page 323 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Runflat indicator RPA Tyre inflation pressure decreases if the tyre tem‐ perature drops. Through this behaviour, a warning may be trig‐ Principle gered if there are major temperature drops, due The system identifies a loss of tyre inflation pres‐ to the given warning limits.
  • Page 324 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Performing an initialisation In addition, a symbol with a Check Control mes‐ sage is shown on the Control Display. On initialisation, the current tyre pressures are saved as a reference for detection of a flat tyre. Symbol Possible cause The initialisation is started by confirming the cor‐...
  • Page 325 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY ▷ Dynamic driving style: drive wheels slipping, high lateral acceleration. WARNING ▷ Driving with snow chains. The jack, issued by the vehicle manufacturer, is provided in order to perform a wheel change in the event of a breakdown. The jack is not de‐ Wheel change signed for frequent use;...
  • Page 326 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY the vehicle or pull the vehicle with sudden the front and rear axles in the opposite direction movements. Have any wheel that is jammed re‐ to the direction of roll. moved by a Service Partner of the manufac‐ turer or another qualified Service Partner or a Thiefproof wheel studs specialist workshop.
  • Page 327 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Preparing the vehicle Raising vehicle ▷ Park the vehicle on firm and non-slip ground at a safe distance from traffic. WARNING ▷ Switch on the hazard warning lights. Your hands or fingers could get trapped when ▷...
  • Page 328 Wheels and tyres MOBILITY Remove your hand from the jack as soon as studs belonging to the wheels may also have the jack is under load and continue to turn to be used. the jack crank or lever with one hand. Tighten the remaining wheel studs until fin‐...

  • Page 329: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle equipment of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐ try specification, may also be described here. This also applies to safety-relevant functions and This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ systems. Comply with the relevant laws and reg‐ cific and special equipment available for the ulations when using the corresponding functions model series.
  • Page 330 Engine compartment MOBILITY Bonnet WARNING Parts of the body can become trapped when Safety notes opening and closing the bonnet. There is a danger of injury. When opening and closing, make sure that the area of movement of the WARNING bonnet is kept clear.
  • Page 331 Engine compartment MOBILITY Closing Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of ap‐ proximately 40 cm, 16 in, and then push down to fully lock the bonnet. The bonnet must engage into place on both sides. Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 332: Engine Oil

    Engine oil MOBILITY Engine oil Vehicle equipment Safety notes This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and special equipment available for the NOTE model series. Therefore equipment which is not Too little engine oil causes engine damage. installed in your vehicle, for example on account There is a danger of damage to property.
  • Page 333 Engine oil MOBILITY Carrying out a detailed If the engine oil level is outside its permissible operating range, a Check Control message is measurement shown. Via iDrive: Operating requirements "My Vehicle" "Vehicle status" A current measurement is available after approxi‐ mately 30 minutes of normal driving.
  • Page 334 Oil specification Add engine oil. BMW Longlife-01. Tighten cap. BMW Longlife-01 FE. BMW Longlife-04. BMW Longlife-12 FE. Alternative engine oil grades If suitable engine oils are not available, up to 1 li‐ tre, approximately 2 pints, of an engine oil with...
  • Page 335 Engine oil MOBILITY the following oil specification can be used for topping up: Oil specification ACEA A3/B4. ACEA C2. ACEA C3. Viscosity classes When selecting an engine oil, make sure that the engine oil belongs to one of the following viscos‐ ity classes: Viscosity classes SAE 0W-30.

  • Page 336: Coolant

    Coolant MOBILITY Coolant Vehicle equipment clothing, skin or eyes, and do not swallow them. Only use suitable additives. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and special equipment available for the Coolant level model series. Therefore equipment which is not installed in your vehicle, for example on account of the optional equipment selected or the coun‐...
  • Page 337 Coolant MOBILITY Tighten cap. Have the cause of coolant loss rectified as soon as possible. Disposal When disposing of coolant and coolant additives, comply with the relevant envi‐ ronmental protection regulations. Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 338: Maintenance

    It is important, therefore, that you hand the serv‐ ice advisor the remote control that was last used BMW Maintenance System for driving the vehicle. Periods out of use The Maintenance System indicates what mainte‐...
  • Page 339 IT systems NOTE of BMW AG, Munich. Incorrect use of the socket for on-board diag‐ The data entered in the electronic service history nosis, OBD can result in malfunctions in the ve‐...
  • Page 340 Maintenance MOBILITY Recycling The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends handing the vehicle in at a take-back point nomi‐ nated by the manufacturer at the end of its life cycle. The regulations concerning the returning of end-of-life vehicles may vary from country to country.

  • Page 341: Replacing Parts

    Replacing parts MOBILITY Replacing parts Vehicle equipment NOTE When wipers are folded away from the wind‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ screen, they can be trapped when the bonnet cific and special equipment available for the is opened. There is a danger of damage to model series.
  • Page 342 Replacing parts MOBILITY Bulbs and lights WARNING Short circuits can occur when working on light‐ General ing systems that are switched on. There is a danger of injury or damage to property. Switch Bulbs and lights the respective lights off when working on the Lights and bulbs are an important aspect of driv‐...
  • Page 343 Replacing parts MOBILITY Contact a Service Partner of the manufacturer or Removing the hinge cover another qualified Service Partner or a specialist Open the two clips on the hinge cover. workshop in the case of a defect. Reversing light, replacing the lamps General Comply with the safety notes, see page 342.
  • Page 344 Replacing parts MOBILITY Removing the boot lid lining Replacing the reversing light Use the screwdriver to carefully lever out the Turn the bulb holder in the direction indicated eight expander rivets. Operate the expander on the reflector and pull it out. rivets as described above.
  • Page 345 Replacing parts MOBILITY Attach the boot lid lining with the remaining The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends expander rivets and press the expander rivets having a Service Partner of the manufacturer or into the pins. another qualified Service Partner or a specialist workshop register the vehicle battery to the vehi‐...
  • Page 346 Replacing parts MOBILITY Fuses NOTE Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can op‐ Safety note erate with high voltages and high currents, which can overload or damage the 12-volt on- board network. There is a danger of damage to WARNING property.

  • Page 347: Breakdown Assist

    The first-aid kit is located in the net on the left side of the boot. Breakdown assistance Principle The Mobile Service offered by the BMW Group can be contacted if you require help in the event of a breakdown. The button is located in the centre console.
  • Page 348 A text message prompting the driver to call You can launch Teleservice Assistance by re‐ BMW Accident Assistance is shown on the Con‐ questing it through Mobile Service. trol Display. The connection can be established directly: Park the vehicle safely.
  • Page 349 Tap on cover flap. Press the SOS button in an emergency only. Press and hold SOS button until the LED on Even if no emergency call through BMW is pos‐ the microphone illuminates green. sible, in some cases an emergency call may still be established to a public emergency call num‐...
  • Page 350 Breakdown Assist MOBILITY Using the fire extinguisher The emergency call centre ends the emergency call. To use the fire extinguisher, follow the manufac‐ turer's instructions displayed on it, along with the accompanying information. Fire extinguisher Stowing the fire extinguisher Principle Insert the fire extinguisher into the holder.
  • Page 351 Breakdown Assist MOBILITY WARNING Connecting the jump leads in the wrong se‐ quence can cause sparks. There is a danger of injury. Comply with the correct sequence when connecting up. NOTE A special nut is used as the battery negative ter‐ Contact between the bodies of the two vehi‐...
  • Page 352 Breakdown Assist MOBILITY Starting the engine Safety notes Do not use the spray products sold as starting aids. NOTE If the vehicle is towed with one axle raised, the Start the engine of the donor vehicle and al‐ vehicle can be damaged. There is a danger of low it to run for a few minutes at a slightly in‐...
  • Page 353 Breakdown Assist MOBILITY Towing eye If the vehicle's electrical system has failed, the vehicle being towed must be made identifiable to following vehicles, for instance by placing an indi‐ General cating label or the warning triangle in the rear window. Safety notes WARNING If the gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle...
  • Page 354 Breakdown Assist MOBILITY Thread for towing eye Press the marking on the edge of the cover to press it out. Tow-starting Do not attempt to tow-start the vehicle. If necessary, start the engine using starting as‐ sistance, see page 350. Have the cause of the starting difficulties recti‐...

  • Page 355: General Care

    General care MOBILITY General care Vehicle equipment Distances and temperature ▷ Maximum temperature: 60 ℃/140 ℉. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ ▷ Minimum distance to sensors, cameras, cific and special equipment available for the seals: 30 cm, approximately 12 in. model series.
  • Page 356 There is a danger of damage to property. Do General not switch off standby state in car washes. BMW recommends using care and cleaning products from BMW. Suitable care products are General available from a Service Partner of the manufac‐ turer or another qualified Service Partner or a In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll specialist workshop.
  • Page 357 General care MOBILITY Matt paintwork Care of special parts Only use cleaning and care products that are Light alloy wheels suitable for vehicles with matt paintwork. When cleaning the wheels while they are instal‐ Leather care led on the vehicle, only use neutral rim cleaner with a pH value of between 5 and 9.
  • Page 358 General care MOBILITY Plastic parts Carpets and foot mats NOTE WARNING Cleaning agents containing alcohol or solvents, Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the such as nitro thinners, cold cleansers, fuel or pedal travel, or block a pedal that has been similar can damage plastic parts.
  • Page 359 General care MOBILITY NOTE The surfaces of displays can be damaged due to improper cleaning. There is a danger of damage to property. Avoid applying excessive pressure and do not use abrasive materials. Clean with a clean, anti-static microfibre cloth. Clean the protective glass of the Head-Up Dis‐...
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  • Page 361: Reference

    REFERENCE Technical data ..................362 Appendix ....................364 Everything from A to Z ................374 Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

  • Page 362: Technical Data

    The heights specified do not take into account add-on parts such as a roof aerial, roof railing or BMW M5 Width with mirrors 2126 Width without mirrors 1903...
  • Page 363 Technical data REFERENCE Weights BMW M5 Kerb weight, ready for road, with 75 kg, 165 lb, load, tank kg (lb) 1930 (4255) 90 % full, no optional extras Permitted gross weight kg (lb) 2440 (5379) Load kg (lb) 585 (1290)

  • Page 364: Appendix

    Appendix REFERENCE Appendix Here is where any updates to the Owner's Handbook for the vehicle are listed. Suitable seats General Information about which child restraint systems can be used on the seats in question in accord‐ ance with the ECE-R 16 standard. Left-hand drive vehicles: which child restraint systems can be used on the vehicle seats Seat position...
  • Page 365 Appendix REFERENCE Seat position Largest front facing fasten‐ ing. – F1/F2X/F2/F3 a) Adapt the front/back position of the front passenger seat and, if necessary, move it to the highest position to achieve the best possible routing of the belt. b) When using child seats on the rear seats, adapt the front/back position of the front seat if neces‐ sary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat, or remove it.
  • Page 366 Appendix REFERENCE Seat position Largest front facing fasten‐ ing. – F1/F2X/F2/F3 a) Adapt the front/back position of the front passenger seat and, if necessary, move it to the highest position to achieve the best possible routing of the belt. b) When using child seats on the rear seats, adapt the front/back position of the front seat if neces‐ sary, and also adjust the head restraint of the rear seat, or remove it.
  • Page 367 Appendix REFERENCE Europe prohlášení o shodě je k dispozici na této interne‐ tové adrese: http://www.valeo-clientportal.com European Union: Declaration of Conformity Dansk Undertegnede Valeo Comfort and Driving Assis‐ tance erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr ID21A overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige rele‐ vante krav i direktiv 2014/53/EF.
  • Page 368 Appendix REFERENCE disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Direc‐ tiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem tiva 2014/53/CE. El texto completo de la declara‐ noteikumiem. Pilns ES atbilstības deklarācijas ción UE de conformidad está disponible en la di‐ teksts ir pieejams šādā interneta vietnē: http:// rección Internet siguiente: http://www.valeo- www.valeo-clientportal.com clientportal.com...
  • Page 369 Appendix REFERENCE tekst deklaracji zgodności UE jest dostępny pod internetosoitteessa: http://www.valeo-clientpor‐ następującym adresem internetowym: http:// tal.com www.valeo-clientportal.com Svenska Português Härmed intygar Valeo Comfort and Driving Assis‐ Valeo Comfort and Driving Assistance declara tance att denna ID21A står I överensstämmelse que este ID21A está conforme com os requisitos med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga rel‐...
  • Page 370 Appendix REFERENCE Philippines TRC/LPD/2017/242 Moldova Type accepted No.: ESD-1715523C Model: ID21A Model: ID21A Morocco Serbia Modèle: ID21A AGREE PAR L’ANRT MAROC Numéro d’agrément: MR13989 ANRT 2017 Date d’agrément: 15/05/2017 Oman OMAN TRA Aproval number: R/4344/17 Aplicant number: D080134 И005 17 Model: ID21A Pakistan Singapore...
  • Page 371 Appendix REFERENCE South Africa Taiwan TA-2017/1087 CCAE15LP2230T9 APPROVED Model: ID21A Model: ID21A 根據 NCC 低功 電波 射性電機管 辦法 規定 : 第十二條　經型式認證合格之低功 射頻電機， 非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均 得擅自變 頻 South Korea 、加大功 或變 原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條　低功 射頻電機之使用 得影響飛航安 全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時， 應 即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通 信。低功 射頻電機須忍受合法通 信或工業、科 學及醫...
  • Page 372 Appendix REFERENCE USA, Canada (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouil‐ lage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonc‐ For US & Canada owners only tionnement The transmitter unit and receiver comply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication For Canada Commission regulations and with Industry Can‐...
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  • Page 374: Everything From A To Z

    Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Index Alarm system All-season tyres, see Winter tyres Alternating-code hand-held transmitter ABS, anti-lock braking system Ambient Air Package Acceleration assistant, see Launch Control Ambient lighting Accessories and parts Angle, backrest Accident Assistance Animal recognition, see Night Vision Accident prevention, see Active Protection...
  • Page 375 BMW Gesture Control Camera, see Surround View BMW Maintenance System Can holder, see Cupholder BMW M Technology Car battery BMW Services, see Owner's Handbook for Navi‐ Carbon ceramic brakes M gation, Entertainment, Communication Care, Head-Up Display Bonnet Care of displays, screens...
  • Page 376 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE CarPlay, connection to the vehicle Compound brakes Carrying children Compressor Carrying children safely Computer, see On-board computer Cartridge change, see Ambient Air Package Concierge Service, see Owner's Handbook for Car wash Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Car washes Condensation on windows Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system...
  • Page 377 Dynamic brake lights tons Dynamic Marker Light, see Night Vision Displaying the device list Dynamic Stability Control DSC Display in windscreen, see Head-Up Dis‐ play Display key, malfunction Display key, see BMW display key Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...
  • Page 378 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Exhaust system Exhaust system sound Expanding the boot EfficientDynamics Exterior lights when unlocking Electrical power window switches Exterior lights with the vehicle locked Electric Glass Roof Exterior mirror, automatically dimming Electronic oil measurement Exterior mirror, automatic parking function Electronic Stability Program, ESP, see DSC Exterior mirrors E-mail, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation,...
  • Page 379 General driving information Hotline, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, General settings Entertainment, Communication Gesture Control Gestures, see BMW Gesture Control Give way warning Glare protection, see Sun visor iBrake – PostCrash Glass Roof, closing during rain, see Closing the Ice warning, see Outside temperature warn‐...
  • Page 380 Monitor Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Inflation pressure, tyres Key, mechanical Inflation pressure warning RPA, tyres Key, see BMW display key Information on no passing Key switch for front passenger airbags Initialising, runflat indicator RPA Kick-down, M Steptronic sport transmission...
  • Page 381 Moisture in the headlights, see Headlight Maintenance System, BMW glass Make-up mirror Monitor, see Control Display Malfunction, BMW display key Mounting child restraints Malfunction indications, see Check Control MP3 player, see Audio, see Owner's Handbook Malfunction, remote control for Navigation, Entertainment, Communica‐...
  • Page 382 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Multimedia, see Owner's Handbook for Naviga‐ On-board tool kit tion, Entertainment, Communication Online entertainment, see Owner's Handbook for Music hard disc, see Owner's Handbook for Nav‐ Navigation, Entertainment, Communication igation, Entertainment, Communication Online Owner's Handbook M View, Head-Up Display Opening and closing M xDrive...
  • Page 383 Protection function, Glass Roof, see Anti-trap Remote control, universal mechanism Remote control with display, malfunction Protection function, windows, see Anti-trap Remote control with display, see BMW display mechanism Remote services, app, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment, Communica‐ tion Replacement of parts...
  • Page 384 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Roller sunblinds, rear side window Securing a transported load Roller sunblinds, rear side windows Securing doors and windows RON petrol grade Selection list in the instrument cluster Roof lining Selector lever Roof load Selector lever, M Steptronic sport transmis‐ Roof rack sion Rope for tow-starting/towing...
  • Page 385 Starting the engine, see Drive-ready state Technical changes, see Your own safety Stations, AM/FM, see Owner's Handbook for Technical data Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Technology, BMW M Status Control Display, tyres Telephone, see Owner's Handbook for Naviga‐ Status information, iDrive tion, Entertainment, Communication Status of the Owner's Handbook Teleservices, see Owner's Handbook for Naviga‐...
  • Page 386 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Temperature, engine oil Turn indicators, replacing Bulbs, see Bulbs and Tension belt, see Lashing eyes in the boot lights Text message, supplementary Turning circle Thermal camera, see Night Vision Turning circle lines, rearview camera 238, Thiefproof wheel studs TV, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, En‐...
  • Page 387 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Vehicle identification number Width, vehicle Vehicle paintwork WiFi connection Vehicle position, vehicle positioning Windscreen washer jets Vehicle, running in Windscreen washing system, see Wiper sys‐ Vehicle status Vehicle wash Windscreen wipers, see Wiper system Ventilation Winter storage, see Laying up the vehicle Ventilation, see Independent ventilation...
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  • Page 390 The Ultimate Driving Machine BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. Your customised Owner's Handbook as an app. Optimised for smartphones & tablets. Can be used offline. *BL2989787008* 01402989787 en Online Edition for Part no. 01402989787 - II/18...

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