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CONTENT & A-Z
OWNER'S MANUAL.
BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN.
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21
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  • Page 1 LINK: CONTENT & A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® OWNER'S MANUAL. BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...
  • Page 2 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...
  • Page 3 The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important notes on ve‐...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    On the road ........................CONTROLS Dashboard ........................Sensors of the vehicle ....................Operating state of the vehicle ..................iDrive ..........................BMW Remote Software Upgrade ................General settings ......................Personal settings ......................Connections ........................Opening and closing ..................... Seats, mirrors and steering wheel ................
  • Page 5 © 2021 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English ID7 X/21, - Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...

  • Page 6: Notes Information

    Internet Validity of the Owner's Manual Vehicle information and general information on BMW, for instance, on technology, are available Production of the vehicle on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com. At the time of production at the plant, the printed Owner's Manual is the most current resource.
  • Page 7 ››...‹‹ Responses generated by the voice Owner's Manuals. activation system. Your BMW service center is happy to answer any Action steps questions that you may have about the features and options applicable to your vehicle. Action steps to be carried out are presented as a numbered list.
  • Page 8 The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. that you entrust corresponding procedures to a BMW center. If you choose to use another serv‐ After a software update in the ice facility, BMW recommends use of a facility that performs work, e.g., maintenance and repair,...
  • Page 9 State of California to Specifications for maintenance measures: cause cancer and birth defects or other repro‐ ▷ BMW maintenance system. ductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid Maintenance, refer to page 367. breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine ex‐...
  • Page 10 Information NOTES ranty Booklet for further information on warranty Electronic components, e.g. control units and ve‐ matters. hicle keys, contain components for storing tech‐ nical information. Information about the vehicle Refer to section on engine oil change regarding condition, component usage, maintenance rec‐ recommended service intervals for oil changes.
  • Page 11 Information NOTES Fault and event memories in the vehicle can be smartphones, can be controlled via the vehicle reset when a dealer’s service center or another control elements. qualified service center or repair shop performs The sound and picture from the mobile device repair or servicing work.
  • Page 12 Information NOTES with the IT systems of the vehicle manufacturer This data can help provide a better understand‐ intended for this purpose. ing of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Any collection, processing, and use of personal data above and beyond that needed to provide EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a the services must always be based on a legal nontrivial crash situation occurs;...
  • Page 13 Na‐ tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, in addition to notifying BMW of North America, LLC, P.O. Box 1227, Westwood, New Jersey 07675-1227, Telephone 1-800-831-1117.

  • Page 14: Owner's Manual Media

    Owner's Manual media NOTES Owner's Manual media Vehicle features and Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest in‐ formation. options Printed Owner's Manual This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Concept not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due The printed Owner's Manual describes all stand‐...
  • Page 15 Owner's Manual media NOTES Scrolling through the Owner's Manual Turn the Controller, until the next or previous contents are displayed. Context help General information The Integrated Owner's Manual can be ac‐ cessed from any menu. Depending on the se‐ lected function, either the associated description or the main menu of the Integrated Owner's Manual will be displayed.

  • Page 16: Quick Reference Entering

    Entering QUICK REFERENCE Entering Opening and closing Buttons for the central locking system Buttons on the vehicle key Overview 1 Unlocking Buttons for the central locking system. 2 Locking 3 Opening the trunk lid Locking 4 Panic mode, pathway lighting Press the button with the front doors closed.
  • Page 17 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Comfort Access Opening and closing the trunk lid with no-touch activation Principle Principle The vehicle can be accessed without operating The trunk lid can be opened and closed with no- the vehicle key. touch activation using the vehicle key you are Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your carrying.
  • Page 18 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Driver's door Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. Without automatic tailgate operation: closing Close the trunk lid manually. With automatic tailgate operation: closing Press the button on the inside of the 1 Exterior mirrors trunk lid.
  • Page 19 Entering QUICK REFERENCE Buttons on the Controller Button Function Go to the main menu. Go to the Media/Radio menu. Go to the Communication menu. Go to navigation map. Go to destination input menu for navi‐ gation. Go to the previous display. Go to the Options menu.

  • Page 20: Set-Up And Use

    Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Set-up and use Seats, mirrors and steering Adjusting the distance: manual head restraints wheel Electrically adjustable seats ▷ Back: press the button and push the head re‐ straint toward the rear. ▷ Forward: pull the head restraint toward the 1 Thigh support front.
  • Page 21 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Adjusting the exterior mirrors Storing Set the desired position. Press the button. The writing on the button lights up. Press the desired button 1 or 2 at the door while the writing is lit. A signal sounds. Calling up settings Press the desired button 1 or 2.
  • Page 22 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE "Phone calls and audio" Button Function The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on Changeover of waveband/satel‐ the Control Display. lite radio. Compare the control number displayed on Changing the waveband. the Control Display with the control number on the display of the mobile device, and con‐...
  • Page 23 Set-up and use QUICK REFERENCE Apple CarPlay© preparation Principle CarPlay allows select functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice control and iDrive. Functional requirements ▷ Compatible iPhone, iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later. ▷...

  • Page 24: On The Road

    On the road QUICK REFERENCE On the road Driving Releasing With drive-ready state switched on: Drive readiness Steptronic transmission: press the switch while the brake is pressed or selector lever posi‐ tion P is set. Turning on drive readiness The LED and the indicator light go out. The parking brake is released.
  • Page 25 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Steptronic transmission, Sport A selector lever lock prevents the inadvertent shifting to selector lever position R or the inad‐ program and manual mode vertent shifting from selector lever position P. Engage selector lever position R only when the vehicle is stationary.
  • Page 26 On the road QUICK REFERENCE High beams, headlight flasher Window wiper system Turn on window wiper system Press the lever forward or pull it backward. ▷ High beams on, arrow 1. Press the lever up until the desired position is The high beams light up when the low beams reached.
  • Page 27 On the road QUICK REFERENCE Climate control Activate/deactivate rain sensor Automatic climate control Button Function Temperature. Activate: press the lever up once from its 0 posi‐ tion, arrow 1. Air conditioning. Deactivate: press the lever back into the 0 posi‐ tion.
  • Page 28 Cleaning the wheels The friction during hard braking may produce brake dust and make the rims dirty. Brake dust can be removed by cleaning the rims. BMW rec‐ ommends using vehicle care and cleaning prod‐ ucts from BMW. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
  • Page 29 The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐ mation on events, filling stations or hotels, and provides phone numbers and addresses. Many hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐ cierge service. The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Assist Response Center.

  • Page 30: Dashboard

    Dashboard CONTROLS Dashboard Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 31 Dashboard CONTROLS Parking lights  174 Manual Speed Limiter  218 Automatic headlight control  173 Depending on the equipment: Adaptive light functions  175 Cruise control on/off  220 Automatic High Beam Assis‐ tant  176 beams  174 Depending on the equipment: Active Cruise Control on/off  222 Instrument lighting  178 With steering and traffic jam assis‐ tant  232: Right roadside parking light  174...
  • Page 32 Dashboard CONTROLS Changing the station/track, see Horn, entire surface Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐ tertainment, Communication  6 Steering wheel heating  124 Telephone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication  6 Adjusting the steering wheel  124 Thumbwheel for selection lists  168 12 Steering column stalk, right Unlocking the hood  358 Wipers  144...
  • Page 33 Dashboard CONTROLS In the vicinity of the center console 1 Control Display  45 Parking assistance systems  241 Ventilation  278 Hazard warning system  374 Panorama View  265 Intelligent Safety  184 Driving Dynamics Control  138 SPORT driving mode 4 Glove compartment  299 COMFORT driving mode 5 Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, and Communica‐...
  • Page 34 Dashboard CONTROLS In the vicinity of the headliner Emergency Call, SOS  376 Reading lights  178 Operating the electric glass sun‐ Interior lights  178 roof  110 Indicator light, front passenger air‐ bag  183 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...

  • Page 35: Sensors Of The Vehicle

    Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Sensors of the vehicle Vehicle features and Cameras options Front camera This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 36 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Top view cameras ▷ Camera behind the windshield: if the camera has overheated and been temporarily switched off due to excessively high temper‐ atures. ▷ Camera behind the windshield: during cali‐ bration of the camera immediately after vehi‐ cle delivery.
  • Page 37 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS Ultrasound sensors Radar sensors, side, rear Ultrasound sensors in the front/ rear bumpers The ultrasound sensors of the Park Distance Control PDC are lo‐ cated in the bumpers. The radar sensors are located in the bumper. Ultrasonic sensors, side System limits of the radar sensors...
  • Page 38 Sensors of the vehicle CONTROLS ▷ Under certain weather conditions, e.g., high relative atmospheric humidity, wet conditions, snowfall, cold, extreme heat, or strong wind. ▷ With tow bars and trailer couplings of other vehicles. ▷ With thin or wedge-shaped objects. ▷...

  • Page 39: Operating State Of The Vehicle

    Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Operating state of the vehicle Vehicle features and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and cific and optional features offered with the series. possibly roll away.
  • Page 40 Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Standby, manual ▷ After several minutes, if no operation takes place on the vehicle. General information ▷ If the charge state of the vehicle battery is low. Standby can be switched back on after the vehi‐ ▷...
  • Page 41 Operating state of the vehicle CONTROLS Safety information Turning on drive readiness Principle DANGER Drive-ready state is switched on If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is in‐ via the Start/Stop button. sufficient, harmful exhaust gases can enter into the vehicle.

  • Page 42: Idrive

    Via the Controller. All functions of the entertainment system, ▷ Via the touchscreen. e.g., radio stations or connection with external ▷ Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. devices. ▷ Depending on the vehicle equipment: via gesture control. Communication Phone and message functions, e-mail and Safety information calendar, and also the connection and manage‐...
  • Page 43 Management of apps, access to apps and ve‐ Activating/deactivating the hicle functions. Additional apps and vehicle func‐ tions can be purchased from the BMW Store. functions Several menu items are preceded by a check‐ Widgets box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐...
  • Page 44 iDrive CONTROLS Programmable memory buttons Icon Meaning Message received. General information Reminder. The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons and called up di‐ Sending not possible. rectly, for instance radio stations, navigation des‐ tinations, phone numbers and menu entries. Entertainment symbols Overview Icon...
  • Page 45 iDrive CONTROLS The assignment of the buttons is displayed in objects in the area in front of the Control Dis‐ the upper area of the Control Display. play. Deleting all button assignments Switching on/off automatically All button assignments can be deleted. The Control Display is turned on automatically Press and hold buttons 1 and simultane‐...
  • Page 46 iDrive CONTROLS Button Function Go to destination input menu for navi‐ gation. Go to the previous display. Go to the Options menu. ▷ Press to select a menu item, for example. Operating via the Controller Opening the main menu Press the button. ▷...
  • Page 47 iDrive CONTROLS It is also possible to select widgets in the instru‐ ▷ Tilt the Controller to the left. ment cluster. The current display closes and the previous display is shown. Adjusting the menu ▷ Press the button. Adjusting widgets The previous display re-opens.
  • Page 48 iDrive CONTROLS Using the map The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐ played in the list. The map in the navigation system can be moved via the touchpad. Tap the map on the control display and then continue the operation using Operation via touchpad the touchpad.
  • Page 49 iDrive CONTROLS Adjusting widgets An arrow indicates that additional displays can be opened. The widgets can be adjusted in the main menu. ▷ Swipe to the left. It is possible to create multiple pages with widg‐ ets and switch between pages. The adjustments ▷...
  • Page 50 The microphone on the driver's side is active. ▷ BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is availa‐ ble depending on national-market version. ▷ Say the wake word ›Hello BMW‹ or a personal ▷ The system includes special microphones on wake word. the driver side and the front passenger side.
  • Page 51 CONTROLS Preset wake word tivation word from connected third-party provid‐ ers can be used. The preset wake word ›Hello BMW‹ can be acti‐ vated and deactivated. "CAR" "CAR" "Settings" "Settings" "General settings" "General settings" If necessary, "Personal assistant" If necessary, "Personal assistant"...
  • Page 52 iDrive CONTROLS Communication Menu items For example, when a mobile phone is connected, The commands of the menu items are spoken calls can be started or SMS can be sent. just as they are selected via the Controller. ▷ ›Call John Doe on cell phone.‹ Activating the voice control system.
  • Page 53 iDrive CONTROLS rupted, for instance due to background noise or The voice activation of the smartphone is ac‐ conversations in the vehicle. tivated. "CAR" Release the button. "Settings" If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐ "General settings" pears on the Control Display. If necessary, "Personal assistant"...
  • Page 54 Personal Assistant and ▷ The gestures can also be executed from the the Search. front-passenger side. BMW Gesture Control Principle Several iDrive functions can be operated by hand motion using BMW Gesture Control. Overview Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...
  • Page 55 iDrive CONTROLS Possible gestures Gesture Operation Function Move index finger forward and backward in the di‐ Accept call. rection of the screen. Select a highlighted entry in a list during voice control. Confirm pop-up. Move hand across the width of the Control Display Reject call.
  • Page 56 iDrive CONTROLS Gesture Operation Function Move fist with thumb extended to right left back Forward Skip function. and forth. The next title is played. Stretch out five fingers, form a fist and stretch five Individually assignable gesture. fingers out again. Assigning gesture individually ▷...

  • Page 57: Bmw Remote Software Upgrade

    Standby must be turned on to search for a soft‐ or quality improvements available. ware upgrade. General information Automatic search BMW recommends performing the Remote The vehicle regularly searches for updates in the Software Upgrade as soon as it becomes availa‐ background. ble.
  • Page 58 Display in the vehicle: Via BMW app "CAR" If an upgrade is available, information about the "Settings" new software version is displayed in the BMW "General settings" app. "Remote Software Upgrade" The data for the upgrade can then be down‐...

  • Page 59: Validity Of The Owner's Manual

    Remove connected devices from the OBD Malfunction socket. In the event of a malfunction, follow the instruc‐ tions on the control display or in the BMW app. Starting installation If the malfunction cannot be remedied, contact a The upgrade can be installed when all prerequi‐...

  • Page 60: After A Software Update In The Vehicle

    BMW Remote Software Upgrade CONTROLS After a software update in the vehicle After a vehicle software update, such as via Re‐ mote Software Upgrade, the Integrated Owner's Manual for the vehicle will contain the latest in‐ formation. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...

  • Page 61: General Settings

    General settings CONTROLS General settings Vehicle features and Setting the time format options "CAR" "Settings" This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ "General settings" cific and optional features offered with the series. "Date and time" It also describes features and functions that are "Time format:"...
  • Page 62 General settings CONTROLS Setting the date format data to analyze the attention of the driver. This system supports various vehicle assistance sys‐ "CAR" tems, e.g.: "Settings" ▷ Fatigue alert. "General settings" ▷ Steering Assistant with Assisted Driving Plus. "Date and time" Activating/deactivating "Date format:"...

  • Page 63: General Information

    General settings CONTROLS Speed warning Activating/deactivating pop-ups Principle For some functions, pop-ups are displayed auto‐ The speed warning can be used to set a speed matically on the Control Display. Some of these limit. A warning will be issued when this speed pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.
  • Page 64 General information mails, SMS text messages or reminders. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistants allows ▷ Messages, for instance from the BMW app. the configuration of the range of messages that will be displayed. Depending on the situation, the ▷ Messages from the manufacturer of the vehi‐...
  • Page 65 General settings CONTROLS "Notification display" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...

  • Page 66: Personal Settings

    Phone book. The vehicle offers different services, whose use ▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies. requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐ ▷ Office data, for instance voice memos. vider. The data transmission can be deactivated ▷...
  • Page 67 If the set-up assistant was opened in the the driver's profile can be synchronized with the guest profile: create driver profile. personal BMW ConnectedDrive account. It is ▷ Pairing mobile devices with the vehicle. thereby possible to use these settings in other ▷...
  • Page 68 In the following cases the guest profile is auto‐ Scanning the displayed QR code will accept matically active: the access data for the ConnectedDrive ac‐ count from the BMW app. ▷ A driver profile has not been created yet. ▷...
  • Page 69 ConnectedDrive account. This means that it is possible to use the "CAR" personal settings in other BMW vehicles with "Driver profiles" ConnectedDrive access as well, if this function is Tilt the Controller to the right.
  • Page 70 "Avatar" Select the desired profile picture. ConnectedDrive countries: The profile image is transferred from the Con‐ nectedDrive customer portal or the BMW app. Deleting the driver profile "CAR" "Driver profiles" Tilt the Controller to the right.

  • Page 71: Connections

    Connections CONTROLS Connections Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 72 Information on compatible mobile devices is detected, the data is transmitted to the vehi‐ available as follows: cle and can be used via iDrive. ▷ On the BMW homepage. ▷ For some devices, certain settings are neces‐ sary, for instance authorization; see the oper‐ ▷...
  • Page 73 Bluetooth audio. phones via Bluetooth®. WLAN in the vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot. ▷ "Apps" Apps. With the installed BMW app, apps from the smartphone can be displayed in the Screen Mirroring. vehicle. Apple CarPlay. ▷ "Wi-Fi®"...
  • Page 74 Compatible device with Bluetooth interface. pected. Compatible devices, refer to page 72. In this case, the following explanations can help: ▷ The vehicle key or BMW display key is in the Why could the mobile phone not be paired or vehicle. connected? ▷...
  • Page 75 Connections CONTROLS WLAN connection ▷ Transmission of the telephone book entries is not yet complete. ▷ It is possible that only the telephone book en‐ General information tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are For certain applications, such as apps, the data transmitted.
  • Page 76 Connections CONTROLS Connecting a device to the Tilt the Controller to the right. Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot "Settings" "Internet connection" Using the Internet for the first time via the Wi- Fi hotspot requires registration and possibly a Select the desired setting. data volume purchase from a service provider.
  • Page 77 Connections CONTROLS Apple CarPlay© Operation preparation For more information, refer to the Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's Manual for Navi‐ gation, Entertainment, Communication. Principle Frequently Asked Questions CarPlay allows select functions of a compatible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice control All requirements are met and all required steps and iDrive.
  • Page 78 Connections CONTROLS Frequently Asked Questions Android smartphone with Android 11, regard‐ less of the manufacturer. All requirements are met and all required steps ▷ Compatible devices, refer to page 72. were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐ ▷...
  • Page 79 Connections CONTROLS ▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐ Additional information: tor into the USB port. USB port, refer to page 295. ▷ Use a flexible adapter cable. ▷ Protect the USB device against mechanical damage. ▷ Due to the large number of USB devices available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐...

  • Page 80: Opening And Closing

    There is a risk of injury. Take the cle key and the BMW display key. vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery.
  • Page 81 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button. ▷ If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked ▷ Releasing the parking brake. when the button is pressed for the first time. ▷...
  • Page 82 Opening and closing CONTROLS Locking With Comfort Access: convenient closing General information Safety information The behavior of the vehicle during locking using the vehicle key depends on the following set‐ tings: Warning ▷ If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with With convenient closing, body parts can be a light signal or a sound signal.
  • Page 83 Opening and closing CONTROLS Trunk lid Replacing the battery General information NOTICE To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle, Improper batteries in the vehicle key can dam‐ do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area. age the vehicle key. There is a risk of damage Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐...
  • Page 84 Opening and closing CONTROLS Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐ ▷ Fault of radio transmission by a charging er’s service center or another qualified process of mobile devices, for instance service center or repair shop or take charging of a mobile phone. them to a collection point.
  • Page 85 CONTROLS Safety information ▷ The options provided by the Remote Serv‐ ices of the BMW app include the ability to lock and unlock a vehicle. Warning This requires an active BMW Connected‐ People or animals in the vehicle can lock the Drive contract and the BMW app must be in‐...
  • Page 86 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview Display General information The display is divided into the upper status line, the information area, and the lower status line. Upper status line The upper status line displays the following infor‐ mation: ▷ Vehicle secured/vehicle unsecured. 1 Opening the trunk lid ▷...
  • Page 87 Opening and closing CONTROLS Hiding the display on the display manually: press Main menu Information/Function the button on the left side of the display key. "Preconditioning With pre-heating: operate To show the display: setting" pre-heating. Press the button on the left side of the dis‐ Without pre-heating: oper‐...
  • Page 88 Malfunction Charging General information A Check Control message is displayed. Via USB BMW display key detection by the vehicle may Connect the display key via the micro-USB malfunction under the following circumstances: charging interface to a USB port. ▷ The battery of the display key is discharged.
  • Page 89 Opening and closing CONTROLS Key Card Turning on drive readiness via emergency detection of the BMW display key Principle The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked and locked, as well as started. General information The availability of the Key Card depends on the equipment and the country.

  • Page 90: In The Vehicle

    Key Card. A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to deactivate the Key Card. When BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehi‐ cle, a digital key can be used instead of the vehi‐ cle key.

  • Page 91: Principle

    If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change the position of the Key Card and repeat the pro‐ cedure. Principle BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un‐ Starting the engine locked and locked, as well as started, with a compatible smartphone.
  • Page 92 The proof of authorization can be started via the themselves and traffic, for instance due to the BMW app or via the activation code in the corre‐ following actions: sponding smartphone function, for instance the ▷...
  • Page 93 Follow the corresponding instruc‐ tions on the smartphone or the Control Display. The digital remote control key must be enabled again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again. Deleting a shared key "CAR" "Settings"...
  • Page 94 Opening and closing CONTROLS The position of the near field communication an‐ ▷ The smartphone is shielded from the sensors tenna depends on the smartphone model. in the vehicle by a smartphone cover that is not suitable. When locking the vehicle with the smartphone, make sure that all doors including the trunk lid ▷...
  • Page 95 Opening and closing CONTROLS Removing Remove the cover cap. Unlock or lock the door lock using the integrated key. Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the integrated key, arrow 2. The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.
  • Page 96 The fuel filler flap remains unlocked. cle. ▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft when ▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the locking. BMW Digital Key. ▷ Opening trunk lid. Unlocking ▷ Opening and closing the trunk lid with no- Press the button.
  • Page 97 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ If a driver profile was assigned to the vehicle The following functions are executed: key, this driver profile will be activated and the ▷ All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap settings that are stored in it will be applied. are locked.
  • Page 98 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening the trunk lid Opening and closing the trunk lid with no-touch activation General information Principle If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access, locked doors will not be unlocked. The trunk lid can be opened with no-touch acti‐ vation using the vehicle key you are carrying.
  • Page 99 Opening and closing CONTROLS Opening Warning Perform the foot movement described earlier. Body parts can be jammed when operating the Before the trunk lid opens, the hazard warning trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that system flashes. the area of movement of the trunk lid is clear With automatic tailgate: Moving your foot again during opening and closing.
  • Page 100 Opening and closing CONTROLS General information ▷ If pathway lighting is activated during locking. ▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded The vehicle will be unlocked when an authorized out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and vehicle key is detected in the unlocking zone. locked.
  • Page 101 Opening and closing CONTROLS Do not transport the vehicle key together with metal objects. NOTICE ▷ Fault of the radio link from mobile phones or During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and other electronic devices in direct proximity to up.
  • Page 102 Opening and closing CONTROLS Closing Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked. From the inside Press the button in the storage compart‐ ment of the driver's door. Interruption of the opening procedure The opening operation is interrupted: ▷...
  • Page 103 Opening and closing CONTROLS Soft-close automatic An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid is closed. function Interruption of the closing procedure Safety information The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐ lowing situations: ▷ If the vehicle starts off with a jerky movement. Warning ▷...
  • Page 104 Opening and closing CONTROLS Functional requirements The trunk lid will be locked and disconnected from the central locking system. ▷ At least one driver profile has been created. "Activate now" ▷ A driver profile or the guest profile is active. ▷...
  • Page 105 Opening and closing CONTROLS If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode Select the icon. must be deactivated by entering the assigned Select the desired setting: ConnectedDrive access data. ▷ "Driver's door only" Only the driver's door and the fuel filler Driver profile without PIN flap are unlocked.
  • Page 106 Opening and closing CONTROLS After drive-ready state is switched off by The operation of the trunk lid via the vehi‐ pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked cle key is disabled. vehicle is automatically unlocked. Comfort Access Automatic locking Touchless locking and unlocking "CAR"...
  • Page 107 Opening and closing CONTROLS ▷ Improper use of the socket for OBD Onboard ▷ Press the button on the vehicle key Diagnosis. and hold for at least 3 seconds. ▷ Locking the vehicle while a device is con‐ ▷ Briefly press the button on the vehicle key nected to the socket for the OBD Onboard- three times in succession.
  • Page 108 When a window is often opened in the same po‐ action occurred. sition, this task can be performed by the BMW Possible situations for an unwanted alarm: Intelligent Personal Assistant. For instance when ▷...
  • Page 109 Opening and closing CONTROLS Functional requirements Safety information The windows can be operated under the follow‐ ing conditions. Warning ▷ Standby state is switched on. Accessories on the windows such as antennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of in‐ ▷...
  • Page 110 Opening and closing CONTROLS Rear window roller The roller sunblind cannot be moved at low inte‐ rior temperatures. sunblind Roller sunblinds, rear side Safety information windows NOTICE Safety information When operating the roller sunblind, objects stored on the rear shelf may damage the roller sunblind.
  • Page 111 Opening and closing CONTROLS Overview Opening/closing the glass sunroof and sun protection separately ▷ Slide switch back to the resist‐ ance point and hold. Holding down the switch opens the sun protection. If the sun protection is already fully open, the glass sunroof opens.
  • Page 112 Opening and closing CONTROLS Pressing the switch again Close all doors. stops the motion. Push the switch forward past the resistance ▷ Briefly press out the switch twice in succes‐ point and hold. sion toward the front past the resistance The glass sunroof closes with limited jam point.
  • Page 113 Opening and closing CONTROLS Make sure that the closing path is clear. Initializing the system Press the switch up and hold it until the initialization is complete: Initialization begins within 15 seconds. ▷ If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then closes again.

  • Page 114: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel

    Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seats, mirrors and steering wheel Vehicle features and Seats options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Warning It also describes features and functions that are Seat setting while driving can lead to unex‐...
  • Page 115 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Height The current seat position can be stored using the memory function. Overview Press switch up or down. Seat tilt 1 Thigh support 2 Forward/backward, height, seat tilt 3 Upper backrest 4 Backrest width 5 Lumbar support 6 Backrest tilt, head restraint Longitudinal direction...
  • Page 116 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Thigh support The curvature is shifted up/ down. Multifunctional seat Backrest width Principle Adjusting the backrest width may improve lateral support when taking corners. General information The backrest width is changed by adjusting the side sections of the backrest.
  • Page 117 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting Safety information Warning Use of a safety belt to buckle more than one person will potentially defeat the ability of the safety belt to serve its protective function. There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Do not allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt.
  • Page 118 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Unbuckling the safety belt Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in the event of an accident. There is a risk of injury Hold the safety belt firmly. or danger to life. Do not modify safety belts, Press the red button in the safety belt buckle.
  • Page 119 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Safety belt reminder for driver's Icon Description seat and front passenger seat Green: the safety belt is buckled on the corresponding rear seat. General information The safety belt reminder is issued when the driv‐ er's safety belt is not buckled.
  • Page 120 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the height: power head ▷ Before driving, install the removed head restraints on the occupied seats. restraint ▷ Adjust the head restraint so its center sup‐ ports the back of the head at as close to eye level as possible.
  • Page 121 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the side extensions Warning Body parts can be jammed when moving the head restraint. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement is clear when moving the head restraint. Warning Objects on the head restraint reduce the pro‐...
  • Page 122 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the height Installing Proceed in the reverse order to install the head restraint. After the installation, make sure that the head re‐ straint engages correctly. Exterior mirrors General information The height of the outer head restraints can be The mirror on the front passenger side is more adjusted.
  • Page 123 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Adjusting the exterior mirrors Automatic dimming feature The exterior mirror on the driver's side is auto‐ Press the button. matically dimmed. Photocells in the interior mir‐ The selected mirror moves along with the ror are used to control this. button movement.
  • Page 124 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Functional requirements Adjusting ▷ Keep the photocells clean. ▷ Do not cover the area between the interior mirror and the windshield. Steering wheel Safety information Press the switch to adjust the forward/back posi‐ Warning tion and height of the steering wheel to the seat position.
  • Page 125 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Memory function Overview Principle The following settings can be stored and, if nec‐ essary, retrieved using the memory function: ▷ Seat position. ▷ Exterior mirror position. ▷ Steering wheel position. ▷ Height of the Head-up Display. The memory buttons are located on the front door.
  • Page 126 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Seat heating ▷ Hip activation. ▷ Upper-body activation. ▷ Whole body activation. Overview ▷ Back massage. Front ▷ Shoulder massage. ▷ Lumbar massage. ▷ Upper body training. ▷ Whole-body exercise. Overview Seat heating Rear Massage function Turning on Press the button once for each intensity...
  • Page 127 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Turning on ECO PRO, refer to page 316. Press the button once for each ventila‐ Turning off tion level. Press and hold the button until the bar The maximum temperature is reached when display on the climate control display three LEDs are lit.
  • Page 128 Seats, mirrors and steering wheel CONTROLS Activate/deactivate "CAR" "Settings" "Climate control" If necessary, "Automate habits" Select the desired function. Activate the desired rule. Set the level. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...

  • Page 129: Transporting Children Safely

    Transporting children safely CONTROLS Transporting children safely Vehicle features and Warning options A heated vehicle may result in death to per‐ sons, especially children, or animals. There is a This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ risk of injury or danger to life. Do not leave per‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 130 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Installing child restraint Safety information systems Warning The seat belt cannot be fastened correctly on General information children shorter than 5 ft/150 cm without suita‐ Pay attention to the specifications and the oper‐ ble additional child restraint systems. The pro‐ ating and safety information of the child restraint tective effect of safety gear, including seat system manufacturer when selecting, installing,...
  • Page 131 Transporting children safely CONTROLS On the front passenger seat Child seat security Deactivating airbags Warning Active front passenger airbags can injure a child in a child restraint system when the airbags are activated. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the front passenger airbags are deacti‐...
  • Page 132 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Mounts for the lower LATCH Position anchors Icon Meaning General information The corresponding icon shows the mounts for the lower The lower anchors may be used to attach the LATCH anchors. CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lbs/30 kg when the child is Seats equipped with lower restrained by the internal harnesses.
  • Page 133 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Child restraint systems Attachment points with tether strap Icon Meaning The respective icon shows the Safety information attachment point for the upper retaining strap. Seats with an upper top tether are marked Warning with this icon. It is located on the If the upper retaining strap is incorrectly used rear seat backrest, the rear shelf for the child restraint system, the protective ef‐...
  • Page 134 Transporting children safely CONTROLS Attach the hook of the retaining strap to the attachment point. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it down. Lower and engage head restraints as needed. Locking the doors and windows in the rear General information In certain situations it may be advisable to secure the rear doors and windows, for instance when transporting children.

  • Page 135: Driving

    Driving CONTROLS Driving Vehicle features and Auto Start/Stop function options Principle This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. cific and optional features offered with the series. The system switches off the engine during a It also describes features and functions that are stop, for instance in traffic jam or at traffic lights.
  • Page 136 Driving CONTROLS ▷ Depress the brake pedal forcefully again from ▷ The outside temperature is high and auto‐ the current pedal position. matic climate control is running. ▷ Engage selector lever position P. ▷ The car's interior has not yet been heated or cooled to the required level.
  • Page 137 Driving CONTROLS ▷ The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and the For instance, this applies to the following situa‐ driver's door is open. tions: ▷ Hood was unlocked. ▷ A situation is detected in which the stopping time is expected to be very short. The engine Some indicator lights light up for a varied length is not automatically switched off.
  • Page 138 Driving CONTROLS Driving Dynamics Control Via the Driving Dynamics Control The Auto Start/Stop function is also deactivated in SPORT driving mode of the Driving Dynamics Principle Control. The Driving Dynamics Control influences the driving dynamics properties of the vehicle. Without Mild-Hybrid technology: display The vehicle can be adjusted depending on the situation using various driving modes.
  • Page 139 Driving CONTROLS Displays in the instrument SPORT cluster Principle The selected driving mode is dis‐ The SPORT driving mode is a dynamic setting played in the instrument cluster. for more agility with an optimized suspension. Turning on Press the button repeatedly until Driving modes SPORT is displayed in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 140 Driving CONTROLS ECO PRO Switching on Press the button. ADAPTIVE is dis‐ Concept played in the instrument cluster. In ECO PRO drive mode, consumption is opti‐ mized. INDIVIDUAL configuration Turning on General information Press the button repeatedly until ECO The last individual configuration is activated di‐ PRO is displayed in the instrument clus‐...
  • Page 141 Driving CONTROLS While driving Warning General information Unattended children or animals in the vehicle can cause the vehicle to move and endanger Using while driving serves as an emergency themselves and traffic, for instance due to the braking function. following actions: Pull the switch and hold it.
  • Page 142 Driving CONTROLS Steptronic transmission: Warning Automatic Hold Unattended children or animals in the vehicle Principle can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and traffic, for instance due to the Automatic Hold assists the driver by automati‐ following actions: cally setting and releasing the brake, such as ▷...
  • Page 143 Driving CONTROLS Establishing operational readiness The LED goes out. of Automatic Hold The indicator light goes out. Turn on drive readiness. Press the button. Automatic Hold is switched off. The LED lights up. If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold, press additionally on the brake pedal, when The indicator light lights up green.
  • Page 144 Driving CONTROLS Blinking The high beams light up when the low beams are switched on. ▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2. Window wiper system General information Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or cause them Press the lever past the resistance point.
  • Page 145 Driving CONTROLS Safety information Press the lever up until the desired position is reached. ▷ Resting position of the wipers, position 0. NOTICE ▷ Rain sensor, position 1. If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can ▷ Normal wiper speed, position 2. accidentally start moving in vehicle washes.
  • Page 146 Driving CONTROLS Fold-away position of the wipers Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity. Downward: low rain sensor sensitivity. Principle In the fold-out position, the wipers can be folded Windshield washer system out from the windshield, which is important, for instance, when changing the wiper blades or for Safety information folding away under frosty conditions.
  • Page 147 Driving CONTROLS Folding out the wipers Safety information Turn on standby state. Press and hold the wiper lever down, until the Warning wipers stop in a close to vertical position. An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before exiting, secure the vehicle against roll‐...
  • Page 148 Driving CONTROLS ▷ After the drive-ready state is switched off and Fasten driver's safety belt. selector lever position R, D or M/S is en‐ Press and hold the button to release the se‐ gaged. lector lever lock. ▷ After the standby state has been turned off when gear lever position N is engaged.
  • Page 149 Driving CONTROLS Rolling or pushing the vehicle Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving General information performance. In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resist‐ its own power for a short distance, for instance in ance point at the full throttle position.
  • Page 150 Driving CONTROLS Activating manual mode D is displayed in the instrument cluster. Press the selector lever to the left from gear Shift paddles lever position D, arrow 1. Principle The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow you to shift gears quickly while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
  • Page 151 Driving CONTROLS Shifting Without Mild-Hybrid technology: engage selector lever position N Unlocking is possible, if the starter can crank the engine. Press and hold down brake pedal. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter must audibly start. Hold the Start/Stop button pressed.
  • Page 152 Driving CONTROLS Start with launch control A Check Control message is displayed. Turn on drive readiness. Press the button. TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up. Engage selector lever position S. With the left foot, forcefully press down on the brake.

  • Page 153: Displays

    Displays CONTROLS Displays Vehicle features and 4 Depending on the equipment: Driver Atten‐ tion Camera options Tachometer  162 Selection lists  168 This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. Widgets  155 It also describes features and functions that are Trip odometer, see Trip data  169 not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due...
  • Page 154 Displays CONTROLS Driving mode view Safety information Principle Warning Depending on the equipment, if the driving mode The system cannot serve as a substitute for the view is activated, the displays in the instrument driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility cluster will adapt to the respective driving mode and traffic situation.
  • Page 155 Displays CONTROLS Display and the Lane Change Assistant indicate a lane change to the next lane. At the same time, the lane change to the next lane is shown with ani‐ mation in the Assisted Driving View. System limits The system's detection capability is limited. The system may indicate something wrong.
  • Page 156 Displays CONTROLS Current consumption Hiding Check Control messages The current consumption displays the current consumption of fuel. Check whether you are cur‐ rently driving in an efficient and environmentally- friendly manner. Energy recovery During energy recovery, the kinetic energy of the vehicle is converted into electric energy in coast‐...
  • Page 157 Displays CONTROLS Text messages Red lights Text messages in combination with an icon in Safety belt reminder the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator/warn‐ Safety belt on the driver or passenger ing lights. side is not buckled.
  • Page 158 Displays CONTROLS Approach control warning with light Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go braking function function The indicator light is illuminated: pre‐ Indicator light flashes and an acoustic warning. Brake and increase distance. signal sounds: braking and evading. Indicator light flashes and an acoustic Additional information: signal sounds: acute warning.
  • Page 159 Displays CONTROLS Tire pressure monitor The Brake Assistant function may not activate. Avoid abrupt braking. Take the The indicator light illuminates: the Tire longer braking distance into account. Pressure Monitor reports a low tire pres‐ Have the system immediately checked by a deal‐ sure or a flat tire.
  • Page 160 Displays CONTROLS engine misfiring within a brief period can seri‐ Additional information: ously damage emission control components, Lane departure warning, refer to page 196. in particular the catalytic converter. Additional information: Automatic High Beam Assistant Socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis, refer to Automatic High Beam Assistant is page 368.
  • Page 161 Displays CONTROLS Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go Additional information: function Lane change assistant, refer to page 238. The indicator light lights up: the system is switched on. Extended Traffic Jam Assistant Additional information: Indicator light is illuminated: the system Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go is active.
  • Page 162 Displays CONTROLS Indicator light in the instrument Additional information: cluster Steering and Lane Control Assistant, refer to page 232. The yellow indicator light illuminates, once the fuel reserve is reached. Extended Traffic Jam Assistant Indicator light is illuminated: the system Tachometer is interrupted.
  • Page 163 Displays CONTROLS Activate/deactivate Example Description symbol "CAR" "Settings" Reduced drive power due to a cold drivetrain. "Displays" "Instrument panel" Reduced drive power due to an "Engine display" overheated drivetrain. "Power meter" When the setting for the driving mode view is ac‐ Shift lights tivated, the activated power gauge is only shown in the COMFORT driving mode.
  • Page 164 Displays CONTROLS Display Operating condition of the vehicle, refer to page 39. Engine oil temperature Display ▷ Cold engine: the needle is at the low temperature value. Drive at moderate RPM and vehicle speeds. Full Black Panel Display. ▷ Normal operating tempera‐ ture: the needle is in the mid‐...
  • Page 165 With a low remaining range, a Check Control Some information on service notifications can message is briefly displayed. With a sporty driv‐ also be shown on the BMW display key. ing style, for instance fast cornering, the engine function is not always ensured.
  • Page 166 Displays CONTROLS Symbols Steptronic transmission: displaying Sym‐ Description Suggestions to shift up or down are displayed in bols the instrument cluster. No service is currently required. On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the en‐ gaged gear is displayed. Example Description The time for recommended mainte‐...
  • Page 167 Displays CONTROLS Display played. Speed limits with extra traffic signs are al‐ ways displayed. Speed Limit Info Safety information Current speed limit. Without a navigation system the Warning traffic signals are grayed out after The system cannot serve as a substitute for the curves or longer stretches of driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility roadway.

  • Page 168: On The Control Display

    Displays CONTROLS System limits If necessary, the corresponding menu will open on the Control Display. System limits of the sensors Display Additional information: ▷ Cameras, refer to page 35. Functional limitations The system function may be limited and may provide incorrect information in the following sit‐ uations: ▷...

  • Page 169: Car

    Displays CONTROLS Trip data The following information is displayed: ▷ Total kilometers. ▷ Configured interval for displaying trip data. Principle ▷ Distance traveled depending on the config‐ Values for the trip, such as the average con‐ ured interval. sumption or trip kilometers, are displayed. ▷...
  • Page 170 Displays CONTROLS With the button on the turn signal lever: ▷ Torque. ▷ Power. Continue to press the button on the turn sig‐ nal lever until the widget for the trip data is Displays selected. "CAR" "Driving information" "Sport displays" Display in the instrument cluster The Sport displays can be displayed in form of widgets in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 171 Displays CONTROLS "Head-up display" Symbols Description "Head-up display" "Check Control messages": dis‐ playing stored Check Control Display messages, refer to page 156. "Required services": displaying Overview service notifications, refer to The following information is displayed on the page 165. Head-up Display: ▷...
  • Page 172 Displays CONTROLS When the low beams are switched on, the ▷ "Sport displays": display tachometer and brightness of the Head-up Display can be ad‐ shift Lights in the Head-up Display. justed using the instrument lighting. ▷ "Off": the Sport displays are not dis‐ played in the Head-up Display.

  • Page 173: Lights

    Lights CONTROLS Lights Vehicle features and Icon Function options Low beams. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Instrument lighting. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due Right roadside parking light.
  • Page 174 Lights CONTROLS Parking lights, low beams Welcome lights and roadside parking lights Principle General information The exterior lighting is switched on automatically when approaching or unlocking the vehicle. Position of switch: If the driver's door is opened when the drive- General information ready state is switched off, the exterior lighting is Depending on the equipment, the exterior light‐...
  • Page 175 Lights CONTROLS Setting the duration General information "CAR" The adaptive light functions may consist of one system or multiple systems, depending on the "Settings" equipment version: "Exterior lighting" ▷ Adaptive Light Control. "Pathway lighting" ▷ Cornering light. Select the desired setting. "OK"...
  • Page 176 Lights CONTROLS Adaptive headlight range Press the button on the turn signal lever. control The indicator light in the instrument clus‐ ter is illuminated when the low beams are switched on. The adaptive headlight range control feature bal‐ ances out acceleration and braking processes as The headlights are automatically switched be‐...
  • Page 177 Lights CONTROLS Safety information wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; or at animal crossings. ▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, Warning in crossing traffic or half-obscured oncoming If adjustments have been made or the sensitiv‐ traffic on highways.
  • Page 178 Lights CONTROLS Instrument lighting To switch off permanently: press the button and hold for approx. 3 seconds. The interior lights in the rear of the vehicle can Functional requirement be switched on and off independently. The but‐ The parking lights or low beams must be ton is located in the rear headliner.
  • Page 179 Lights CONTROLS Turning speaker lighting on/off "Color" Select the desired setting. The speaker lighting is switched on when the ve‐ hicle is unlocked, and switched off when the ve‐ Setting the brightness hicle is locked. "CAR" Setting the brightness "Settings" "CAR"...

  • Page 180: Safety

    Safety CONTROLS Safety Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 181 Adjust seat and steering wheel so that hands Vehicle modifications for a person with disabili‐ can be crossed over the steering wheel. Se‐ ties may affect the air bag system; contact BMW lect the settings so that the shoulder rests Customer Relations for further information.
  • Page 182 Safety CONTROLS Strength of the driver's and front Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors. passenger airbag Operational readiness of the General information airbag system The power that triggers the driver's/front passen‐ ger airbags depends on the position of the driv‐ Safety information er's/front passenger seat.
  • Page 183 Safety CONTROLS Automatic deactivation of ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat un‐ the front passenger airbags less they are specifically determined to be safe for use on the front passenger seat. Principle ▷...
  • Page 184 Safety CONTROLS straint system has been detected and the front style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely passenger airbags are not activated. and actively intervene where appropriate. Intelligent Safety Warning Due to system limits, individual functions can Principle malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.
  • Page 185 Safety CONTROLS Press the button. above approx. 3 mph/5 km/h. The timing of warn‐ ings may vary with the current driving situation. The menu for the Intelligent Safety sys‐ tem is displayed. When the vehicle is driven so that it is intention‐ ally approaching another vehicle, the Forward If all Intelligent Safety systems were switched off, Collision Warning and brake intervention are de‐...
  • Page 186 Safety CONTROLS Overview Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ Button in the vehicle tween: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the subfunctions. "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual settings.
  • Page 187 Safety CONTROLS Warning with braking function Brake intervention The warning prompts the driver to intervene. If a Display warning is active, the maximum braking force is used when the brake is applied. The brake pedal A warning symbol appears in the instrument must be applied sufficiently quickly and force‐...
  • Page 188 Safety CONTROLS Detection range ▷ In tight curves. ▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐ ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF. ▷ Up to 10 seconds after the start of the engine via the Start/Stop button. Warning sensitivity The more sensitive the warning settings are, for example the warning time, the more warnings are displayed.
  • Page 189 Safety CONTROLS Warning with evasion support Warning Display in the instrument cluster Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub‐ stitute for the driver’s personal judgment. Due If a collision with a detected vehicle or a detected to its limits, the system may not issue warnings person is imminent, a warning symbol appears or reactions, or these may be issued late or in a on the instrument cluster and in the Head-up...
  • Page 190 Safety CONTROLS of damage to property. Actively intervene as ▷ In tight curves. warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐ ▷ If the driving stability control systems are lim‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ ited or deactivated, for instance DSC OFF. tem’s operation and limitations.
  • Page 191 Safety CONTROLS Safety information Intelligent Safety Warning Sensors The system cannot serve as a substitute for the The system is controlled by the following sen‐ driver’s personal judgment in assessing visibility sors: and traffic situation. There is a risk of accident. ▷...
  • Page 192 Safety CONTROLS Manual switching off Icon Meaning Press and hold this button. Danger of collision with vehicle cross‐ All Intelligent Safety systems are ing from the right. switched off. Danger of collision with vehicle cross‐ Button Status ing from the left. Button lights up green: all Intelligent Danger of collision with vehicle for Safety systems are switched on.
  • Page 193 Safety CONTROLS Brake intervention Detection range The warning prompts the driver to intervene. The system may also assist in braking if there is a risk of collision. The vehicle can be decelerated to a standstill. The brake intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel.
  • Page 194 Safety CONTROLS cess of premature or unjustified warnings and re‐ style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely sponses. and actively intervene where appropriate. Pedestrian Warning with Warning City Collision Mitigation Due to system limits, individual functions can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated.
  • Page 195 Safety CONTROLS Detection range Press the button repeatedly. The following settings are switched be‐ tween: "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are switched on. Basic settings are activated for the subfunctions. "INDIVIDUAL": the Intelligent Safety systems are switched on according to the individual settings. Some Intelligent Safety systems cannot be indi‐...
  • Page 196 Safety CONTROLS Brake intervention Thus, a warning might not be issued or be is‐ sued late. The warning prompts the driver to intervene. The following situations may not be detected, for While a warning is active, the maximum braking instance: force is used when the brake is applied.
  • Page 197 Safety CONTROLS Overview The system does not provide a warning if the turn signal is set in the respective direction be‐ fore leaving the lane. Button in the vehicle Depending on the equipment version, if in the speed range up to 130 mph/210 km/h a lane marking is crossed, the system may intervene with a brief active steering intervention in addi‐...
  • Page 198 Safety CONTROLS Press the button repeatedly. lane markings in curves or with dynamic passing without blinker. The following settings are switched be‐ tween: ▷ "Off": no warnings are issued. "ALL ON": all Intelligent Safety systems are Setting the intensity of the steering switched on.
  • Page 199 Safety CONTROLS System limits cordance with the steering wheel vibration set‐ ting. Safety information When the turn signal is switched on in the corre‐ sponding direction before changing the lane, a warning is not issued. Warning The system is designed to operate in certain Steering intervention conditions and circumstances.
  • Page 200 Safety CONTROLS Active Blind Spot displayed on the Control Display in the menu for the steering intervention. Detection Safety information Principle Active Blind Spot Detection detects vehicles in Warning the blind spot or vehicles approaching from be‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the hind in the adjacent lane.
  • Page 201 Safety CONTROLS Sensors Button Status The system is controlled by the following sen‐ Button lights up green: all Intelligent sors: Safety systems are switched on. ▷ Radar sensors, side, rear. Button lights up orange: some Intelli‐ Additional information: gent Safety systems are switched off Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35.
  • Page 202 Safety CONTROLS Flashing of the light "Active Blind Spot Detection" "Steering intervention" A flashing of the light during vehicle unlocking serves as system self-test. Warning function System limits Light in the exterior mirror Safety information Warning The system is designed to operate in certain conditions and circumstances.
  • Page 203 Safety CONTROLS General information For vehicles with side collision mitigation, the steering intervention can be limited, for instance in the following situation: ▷ In the event of missing, worn, poorly visible, merging, diverging, or multiple lane markings such as in construction areas. ▷...
  • Page 204 Safety CONTROLS use. There is a risk of accident. Adjust driving "Configure INDIVIDUAL": depending on the style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic closely equipment version, the Intelligent Safety sys‐ and actively intervene where appropriate. tems can be individually configured. The individ‐ ual settings are activated and stored.
  • Page 205 Safety CONTROLS System limits of the sensors The setting is applied to all Intelligent Safety sys‐ tems. Additional information: ▷ Cameras, refer to page 35. Warning function ▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36. Light in the exterior mirror Functional limitations The system may be limited in the following situa‐...
  • Page 206 Safety CONTROLS General information Overview Sensors The system is controlled by the following sen‐ sors: ▷ Radar sensors, side, rear. Additional information: Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35. Switching on/off Radar sensors monitor the area behind the vehi‐ The system is automatically active when the ve‐...
  • Page 207 Safety CONTROLS General information ▷ With lane change function: releasing the switch may trigger an automatic lane change. The emergency stop function is not triggered ▷ The system will take control of the vehicle for automatically. The emergency stop function can a maximum of 2 minutes.
  • Page 208 Principle quently crossing borders. The BMW Drive Recorder stores brief video re‐ Other drivers of the vehicle must be informed cordings of the vehicle surroundings, e.g., to about the system. In addition, information about document surrounding traffic.
  • Page 209 Drive Recorder ing brake is engaged or if the selector lever is in the P position. The BMW Drive Recorder must be activated be‐ fore the first use of the recording function. "Apps" "Apps"...
  • Page 210 Safety CONTROLS Safety information "Settings" "Camera selection" Select desired camera. Warning In case of an accident, the system switches au‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the tomatically to "All" cameras. driver’s personal judgment. Due to the system limits, critical situation could not be detected If driver assistance systems are active, their cam‐...
  • Page 211 Safety CONTROLS PostCrash – iBrake Safety information Principle Warning The system cannot serve as a substitute for the In the event of an accident, PostCrash can bring driver’s personal judgment in assessing one's the vehicle to a halt automatically without inter‐ physical state.
  • Page 212 Safety CONTROLS "General settings" "Fatigue and Focus Alert" Select the desired setting. Display If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control Display with the recommendation to take a break. During the display, various settings can be se‐ lected.

  • Page 213: Driving Stability Control Systems

    Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and Adaptive brake assistant options In combination with Active Cruise Control ACC, this system ensures that the brakes respond This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ even more rapidly when braking in critical situa‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 214 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Deactivating/activating DSC ▷ Skidding, which can lead to oversteering. ▷ Loss of adhesion of the front wheels, which General information can lead to understeering. When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐ Safety information duced during acceleration and when driving in curves.
  • Page 215 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS DTC Dynamic Traction Activating/deactivating DTC Control Activating DTC Press the button. Principle TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) is a version of ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) where drive lights up.
  • Page 216 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS namic Stability Control (DSC), further optimizes At higher speeds, the rear wheels are turned in traction and driving dynamics. the same direction as the front wheels. For in‐ stance, this results in a harmonious lane change. General information In critical driving situations, the Integral Active Steering can stabilize the vehicle through pur‐...
  • Page 217 Driving stability control systems CONTROLS Have the system checked by a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or re‐ pair shop. Variable sport steering The variable sport steering facilitates direct and agile handling with little steering effort. The varia‐ ble sports steering works independently of the current speed, varying the steering ratio in line with the steering angle.

  • Page 218: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Driver assistance systems Vehicle features and Operation options Turning on Press the button on the steering wheel. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are The current speed is accepted as the speed not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due limit.
  • Page 219 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing the speed limit Warning when the speed limit is exceeded Visual warning If the speed limit is exceeded: the indica‐ tor light in the instrument cluster flashes while the vehicle speed is greater than the set speed limit. Acoustic warning Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly ▷...
  • Page 220 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cruise control Warning The set speed can be incorrectly adjusted or Principle called up by mistake. There is a risk of accident. With the Cruise Control, a set speed can be ad‐ Adjust the set speed to the traffic conditions. justed using the buttons on the steering wheel.
  • Page 221 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if When the system is switched on, the current necessary. speed is maintained and stored as the set speed. The stored speed is displayed on the speedom‐ Turning off eter.
  • Page 222 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Continuing cruise control The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached. An interrupted cruise control can be continued by calling up the stored speed. System limits Make sure that the difference between current speed and stored speed is not too large before The set speed is also maintained downhill.
  • Page 223 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information ▷ When fast approaching a slowly moving vehicle. ▷ Vehicle suddenly swerving into own lane. Warning ▷ When fast approaching standing vehicles. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the There is a risk of injury or danger to life. Watch driver’s personal judgment in assessing the traffic closely and actively intervene where ap‐...
  • Page 224 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Set function Button Function When the system is active, press the Reduce distance. button repeatedly until the desired func‐ Switch distance control on/off. tion is selected in the toolbar. The toolbar for As‐ sisted Driving mode is displayed at the bottom of Rocker switch: the instrument cluster.
  • Page 225 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Setting the speed With steering and traffic jam assistant. Maintaining and storing the speed Without steering and traffic jam assis‐ tant. The displays turn off. The stored set speed is deleted. Interrupting manually When active, press the button on the steering wheel: With steering and traffic jam assistant.
  • Page 226 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Each time the rocker switch is tapped to the according to the traffic situation or the ambient resistance point, the set speed increases or conditions, for instance poor visibility. decreases by 1 mph/1 km/h. "CAR" ▷...
  • Page 227 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing between cruise control Display in the speedometer with/without distance control Depending on the equipment, a mark in the speedometer displays the status of the system. Safety information ▷ Green marking: system is ac‐ tive, the marking indicates the desired speed.
  • Page 228 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Detected vehicle Icon Description Symbol flashes gray: Icon Description The conditions are not adequate Green icon: for the system to work. A vehicle has been detected The system was deactivated but ahead of you. applies the brakes until you ac‐ tively resume control by press‐...
  • Page 229 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays in the Head-up Display For instance, two-wheeled vehicles may not be detected. Set speed Deceleration Some system information can also be displayed in the Head-up Display. The system does not decelerate in the following situations: The icon is displayed when the set speed is reached.
  • Page 230 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Cornering Weather The following restrictions can occur under unfav‐ orable weather or light conditions: ▷ Poorer vehicle detection. ▷ Short-term interruptions for vehicles that are already recognized. Drive attentively, and react to the current traffic situation. If necessary, intervene actively, for in‐ stance by braking, steering or evading.
  • Page 231 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information ▷ "Adjust manually": detected speed limits can be applied manually. ▷ "Show anticipation": current and upcom‐ Warning ing speed limits are displayed in the in‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the strument cluster without being applied.
  • Page 232 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Steering Assistant Adapt to route Principle Principle The system can be configured so that the vehi‐ The Steering Assistant helps keep the vehicle in cle adapts the speed automatically to the route. the lane. For this purpose, the system executes For instance, the speed will be reduced in the supporting steering movements, for instance following situations, if necessary:...
  • Page 233 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Cameras behind the windshield. Set function ▷ Front radar sensor. When the system is active, press the button repeatedly until the desired func‐ ▷ Radar sensors, side, front. tion is selected in the toolbar. The toolbar for As‐ ▷...
  • Page 234 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The system does not perform supportive steer‐ Icon Description ing wheel movements. Yellow flashing steering wheel symbol: Interrupting automatically Lane marking driven over. The system interrupts the supporting steering The steering wheel vibrates movements automatically, for example in the fol‐ where applicable.
  • Page 235 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays on the steering wheel Icon Description Depending on equipment, yel‐ low flashing steering wheel sym‐ bol: Lane marking driven over. The steering wheel vibrates where applicable. Yellow steering wheel symbol and a signal sounds, if applica‐ ble: The two LED lights above the buttons illuminate analogously to the displays in the instrument...
  • Page 236 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Extended Traffic Jam warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ Assistant tem’s operation and limitations. Principle System limits of the sensors Extended Traffic Jam Assistant supports the Additional information: driver with vehicle control in traffic jam situations.
  • Page 237 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Displays in the instrument ▷ The function is only available on certain street types, e.g. freeways. cluster ▷ Driving on a road without pedestrians or cy‐ clists. Icon Description ▷ Sufficient lane width. Indicator light green: system is ▷...
  • Page 238 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits Safety information General information Warning The limits of the Steering and Lane Control As‐ The system cannot serve as a substitute for the sistant system apply. driver’s personal judgment in assessing the Additional information: traffic situation.
  • Page 239 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Changing lanes Displays in the instrument cluster Ensure that the traffic situation permits changing lanes. Icon Description Press the turn signal lever in the required di‐ rection to the pressure point for signaling Green steering wheel symbol. briefly.
  • Page 240 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on the Icon Description equipment version: lane Green steering wheel symbol. change with active Gray line for lane marking on the appropriate side. guidance Green arrow symbol for lane- changing. Principle The system carries out a lane The system assists the driver when lane change.
  • Page 241 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Turn on adaptation to the course ▷ Adaptation to the course of the road is acti‐ vated. of the route ▷ The function must be available in the country "CAR" in which the vehicle is driven. "Settings"...
  • Page 242 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ Surround View with rearview camera, refer to page 259. Warning ▷ Panorama View, refer to page 265. Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance Control is activated, the warning can be de‐ ▷ Remote 3D View, refer to page 264. layed due to physical circumstances.
  • Page 243 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Warning ▷ When the engine is running, selector lever position R is engaged. Signal tones ▷ Depending on the equipment version: while approaching detected obstacles at a speed slower than approx. 2.5 mph/4 km/h. The ac‐ General information tivation distance depends on the situation in An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle...
  • Page 244 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Visual warning of damage to property. Actively intervene as warranted. Refer to the information in this Own‐ er’s Manual regarding the scope of the sys‐ tem’s operation and limitations. System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷...
  • Page 245 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Active Park Distance ▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 242. Control ▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to page 249. Principle Temporary switching off The Park Distance Control brake function ini‐ tiates emergency braking if there is an acute risk The Park Distance Control brake function can be of collision.
  • Page 246 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Safety information Limits of the side parking aid The system only displays stationary obstacles that were previously detected by sensors while Warning passing them. The system cannot serve as a substitute for the The system does not detect whether an obstacle driver’s personal judgment in assessing the moves later on.
  • Page 247 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview ▷ On: the LED lights up. ▷ Off: the LED goes out. Depending on the vehicle The parking assistance functions are shown on equipment: button in the vehicle the Control Display. Switching the view via iDrive If the rearview camera view is not displayed, change the view via iDrive: If necessary, tilt the Controller to the side.
  • Page 248 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Parking aid lines Obstacle marking Lanes Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by the PDC Park Lanes help you to estimate the space required Distance Control sensors. when parking and maneuvering on level roads. Obstacle markings can be faded into the image Lanes depend on the steering angle and are of the rearview camera.
  • Page 249 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Depending on the vehicle equipment, some as‐ System status and instructions on required ac‐ sistance functions also consider data from the tions are displayed on the Control Display. PDC Park Distance Control. Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Con‐...
  • Page 250 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview ▷ Min. length of gap between two objects: own vehicle length plus approx. 2.6 ft/0.8 m. Button in the vehicle ▷ Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m. Perpendicular parking: ▷ Minimum width of the gap: own vehicle width plus approx.
  • Page 251 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display ▷ The parking operation is active. The sys‐ tem takes over the steering. System activated/deactivated ▷ Parking space search is always active when‐ ever the vehicle is moving forward slow and straight, even if the system is deactivated.
  • Page 252 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS The status of the parking space search and ▷ When a maximum number of parking at‐ possible parking spaces are displayed on the tempts or the time taken for parking is ex‐ Control Display. ceeded. Confirm the suggested parking space for the ▷...
  • Page 253 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Driving out of a parking No parking assistance The Automatic Parking Assistant does not offer space using the parking assistance in the following situations: assistant ▷ In tight curves. ▷ For diagonal parking spaces. Principle System limits of the sensors The system makes driving out of parallel parking spaces easier.
  • Page 254 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS System limits ▷ PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 242. The driving out of a parking space function may ▷ Automatic Parking Assistant, refer to not be offered temporarily under certain environ‐ page 249. mental conditions. The systems limits of the Park Distance Control PDC and the Automatic Park‐...
  • Page 255 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS closely and actively intervene where appropri‐ At the end of the stored route, a signal will ate. sound and a request will be displayed, also with the instruction to take control of the ve‐ hicle. Additionally, the safety information for the PDC Park Distance Control and the Automatic Parking Aborting the system Assistant apply.
  • Page 256 ▷ PDC Park Distance Control. ate. Using the BMW display key, the vehicle can be moved by approx. 2 times the vehicle length. Overview The speed is approx. 1.1 mph/1.8 km/h. Button on the BMW display key: the button on...
  • Page 257 "R/C parking" BMW display key, refer to page 85. Press and hold the button on the side of the BMW display key for the duration of the parking operation. Wait, until operational readiness is indicated on the display. Observe possible text mes‐...
  • Page 258 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Lock the vehicle with the BMW display key. At the end of the reversing out operation, re‐ lease the button on the side of the BMW dis‐ Cancel, pause, continue the parking play key. The vehicle stops. operation Enter using the BMW display key and drive off as normal.
  • Page 259 Depending on the view, the vehicle's surround‐ tions may occur during Remote Control Parking ings or a part of it is depicted. with the BMW display key. Additionally, assistance functions are shown in Additional information: the display, e.g., help lines.
  • Page 260 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Some assistance functions can be manually acti‐ ▷ Front camera. vated. ▷ Top view cameras. The following assistance functions are automati‐ ▷ Rearview camera. cally displayed: Additional information: ▷ Side parking aid. Sensors of the vehicle, refer to page 35. ▷...
  • Page 261 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display Automatic camera perspective The automatic camera perspective shows a Overview steering-dependent view in the respective driv‐ ing direction. This perspective adapts to the respective driving situation. As soon as obstacles are detected, the view changes to a fixed display of the area in front or at the rear behind the bumper or, if necessary, changes to a side view.
  • Page 262 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ "Parking aid lines". Turning circle lines show the course of the small‐ est possible turning radius on a level road. ▷ "Obstacle mark.". Only one turning circle line is displayed after the ▷ "Settings": apply settings, for instance to steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.
  • Page 263 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Car wash view The system does not detect whether an obstacle moves later on. For this reason, at standstill, the markings are not shown anymore in the display after a certain time. The area next to the vehicle must be newly captured.
  • Page 264 ▷ With exterior mirrors folded in. Gray hatched areas with icon, for instance open The BMW app and the pictures of the Surround door, in the camera image mark areas that are View cameras in combination with the corre‐ currently not displayed.
  • Page 265 Plus: Panorama View "CAR" "Settings" Principle "General settings" "Data privacy" "Select services individually" "My BMW app & customer portal" "Remote 3D View" Turning on/off "CAR" "Settings" Panorama View gives you an earlier view of "General settings" crossing traffic at blind driveway exits and inter‐...
  • Page 266 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display on the Control Display Depending on the equipment version, the func‐ tion can only be used when driving forward. Press the button when the engine is run‐ Additional information: ning. Surround View, refer to page 259. Depending on the driving direction, the image of the respective camera is displayed: Safety information...
  • Page 267 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS ▷ With the city/town. Surround View, refer to page 259. ▷ With the city/town and the street. Cross traffic warning ▷ With the GPS coordinates. Using activation points Principle The use of activation points can be switched on At blind driveway exits or when driving out of per‐...
  • Page 268 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Overview "Cross Traffic Warning" "Cross traffic warning" Button in the vehicle Turning on automatically If the system was activated on the control dis‐ play, it is automatically switched on as soon as Park Distance Control PDC or Panorama View is active and a gear is engaged.
  • Page 269 Driver assistance systems CONTROLS Display in the PDC Park Distance System limits Control view System limits of the sensors Additional information: ▷ Radar sensors, refer to page 36. Functional limitations The system may be limited in the following situa‐ tions: ▷...

  • Page 270: Driving Comfort

    Driving comfort CONTROLS Driving comfort Vehicle features and depending on the equipment, the selected driv‐ ing mode. options Additional information: Driving Dynamics Control, refer to page 138. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Adaptive Drive not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due...
  • Page 271 Driving comfort CONTROLS Adaptive M Chassis Agility and driving comfort are increased under all driving conditions. Professional Tuning Principle The system offers different settings ranging from comfortable travel to sporty driving. The Adaptive M Chassis Professional is an ac‐ tively controlled sport chassis/suspension. The The settings are assigned to the different driving system increases driving comfort and minimizes modes of the Driving Dynamics Control.
  • Page 272 Driving comfort CONTROLS "Engine sound" Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...

  • Page 273: Climate Control

    Climate control CONTROLS Climate control Vehicle features and Automatic climate control options Overview This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Buttons in the vehicle cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 274 Climate control CONTROLS Turning off Button Function When equipped with automatic climate control Defrost function. with enhanced features: Complete system: Rear window defroster. ▷ Button on the driver's side: Press and hold the left side of the Active seat ventilation, refer to button until the integrated automatic page 127.
  • Page 275 Climate control CONTROLS Adjust temperature of the Functional requirement ventilation The function is available with outside tempera‐ tures above approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the "CAR" drive-ready state switched on. "Settings" "Climate control" Switching maximum cooling on/off "Heating/ventilation" Press the button. "Temperature adjustment"...
  • Page 276 Climate control CONTROLS Controlling the intensity of the air Air recirculation mode flow Principle With the AUTO program switched on, the inten‐ sity can be adjusted. This changes the automatic You may react to unpleasant odors or pollutants control for the air mass. in the immediate environment by temporarily suspending the supply of outside air.
  • Page 277 Climate control CONTROLS Manual air distribution The program is switched off automatically if the settings on the front passenger side or in the rear are changed. Principle The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐ Defrost function justed manually. Principle Adjusting the air distribution Ice and condensation are quickly removed from...
  • Page 278 Climate control CONTROLS Microfilter/activated-charcoal Front ventilation filter The microfilter removes dust and pollen from the incoming air. The activated-charcoal filter also removes gas‐ eous pollutants from the outside air that enters the vehicle. Have this combined filter changed during vehicle maintenance.
  • Page 279 Climate control CONTROLS Ventilation in the rear, on the Climate control functions side Button Function Temperature. Maximum cooling. AUTO program. ▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction, ar‐ row 1. Air flow, manual. ▷ Thumbwheel for variable opening and closing Intensity Auto program.
  • Page 280 Climate control CONTROLS Switching off using the button AUTO program Press and hold the left side of the but‐ Principle ton. The air flow, air distribution and the temperature are controlled automatically. Temperature Switching the AUTO program on/off Principle Press the button. The automatic climate control cools or heats to The LED of the button is illuminated the configured temperature and then keeps the...
  • Page 281 Climate control CONTROLS Manual air distribution ▷ Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly. Principle ▷ Open the air vents to allow air to flow out. The air distribution for climate control can be ad‐ Switching on/off directly justed manually.
  • Page 282 Turning on riod of time for the climate control. Switch on the display of the BMW display Setting the departure time key. "Preconditioning setting" Via iDrive...
  • Page 283 Activate the desired departure time. sufficient ventilation, e.g. in enclosed garages. Via BMW display key Switch on the display of the BMW display Warning key. When stationary climate control is in operation, "Preconditioning setting"...
  • Page 284 Climate control CONTROLS Switching on via BMW display key Via iDrive: Switch on the display of the BMW display "CAR" key. "Settings" "Preconditioning setting" "Climate control" Tap on the icon. "Preconditioning/ventilation" "Activate now" "Remote Engine Start" "Start" "Starting engine for clim. control"...
  • Page 285 The system will be available BMW display key again as soon as the drive-ready state is acti‐ Switch on the display of the BMW display vated and deactivated again. key. Observe the information about the intended use "Preconditioning setting"...
  • Page 286 The system is automatically BMW recommends the use of genuine BMW switched on with the pre-ventilation if fragrancing fragrance cartridges. was switched on at the completion of the last The genuine BMW fragrance cartridges are not trip.
  • Page 287 Climate control CONTROLS "Level" Remove the cover of the new fragrance car‐ tridge. Hold the cover on the top to slide it Select the desired setting. from the fragrance cartridge. Display The illustrations on the Control Display show the actual filling level of the fragrance cartridges. "CAR"...
  • Page 288 Climate control CONTROLS Insert the fragrance cartridge without pres‐ Fragrance cartridge, arrow 2: second fra‐ sure into the cartridge holder. The cartridge grance indicated on the Control Display. snaps lightly into place. Pull desired fragrance cartridge from the Push the cartridge holder up, until it engages. holder.

  • Page 289: Interior Equipment

    Interior equipment CONTROLS Interior equipment Vehicle features and Safety information options Warning This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ The operation of remote-controlled systems cific and optional features offered with the series. with the integrated universal remote control, It also describes features and functions that are such as the garage door, may result in injury, not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due for example, body parts becoming jammed in a...
  • Page 290 Interior equipment CONTROLS Control elements on the interior Canada: if programming with the hand-held transmitter was interrupted, hold down the in‐ mirror terior mirror button and repeatedly press and release the hand-held transmitter button for 2 seconds. 6. ▷ The LED lights up green: programming completed.
  • Page 291 Interior equipment CONTROLS Synchronizing the universal remote control with Release the button. the system: ▷ The LED flashes fast: the hand-held transmitter was detected but program‐ Park the vehicle within range of the remote- ming is not complete. controlled system. Press the button on the interior mirror for Program the relevant button on the interior 2 seconds and release.
  • Page 292 Interior equipment CONTROLS Ashtray Deleting stored functions All stored functions will be deleted. The func‐ tions cannot be deleted individually. Front center console Press and hold the two outer buttons on the in‐ terior mirror simultaneously for approximately Opening 10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror Push the cover forward until it engages.
  • Page 293 Interior equipment CONTROLS Cigarette lighter Safety information Warning Contact with the hot heating element or the hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarette The cigarette lighter is located between the cup lighter falls down or is held against the objects.
  • Page 294 Interior equipment CONTROLS Front center console Do not damage the socket by using non-com‐ patible connectors. Safety information Warning Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the airbags, such as portable navigation devices, can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or be thrown around in the car's interior during un‐...
  • Page 295 Interior equipment CONTROLS In the cargo area Steptronic transmission: in the center console NOTICE Objects in the storage compartment, e.g., large USB connectors, may block or damage the cover when it is being opened or closed. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.
  • Page 296 Interior equipment CONTROLS In the rear center console Mounting position of the product. Two USB ports are located in the center console Safety information in the rear passenger compartment. Properties: Warning ▷ USB port Type C. When charging a device that meets the Qi ▷...
  • Page 297 Interior equipment CONTROLS Functional requirements Forgotten warning ▷ The device to be charged must be certified General information according to the Qi standard. A warning can be given if a Qi-certified mobile ▷ Standby state is switched on. phone was forgotten in the wireless charging tray ▷...
  • Page 298 BMW dealer. You must not remove the booster from the car nor use it with any other than the preinstalled coupling device or antenna.

  • Page 299: Storage Compartments

    Storage compartments CONTROLS Storage compartments Vehicle features and Front passenger side glove options compartment This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Safety information cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Warning not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 300 Storage compartments CONTROLS Safety information integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is parked by valet parking. Additional information: Warning Integrated key, refer to page 94. Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or glasses, can break in the event of an accident Driver's side glove or a braking or evasive maneuver.
  • Page 301 Storage compartments CONTROLS Center armrest, front Opening the cup holder General information A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats. Opening the storage compartment Push the cover forward until it engages. Press the button. Closing the storage Two cup holders are located in the center con‐...
  • Page 302 Storage compartments CONTROLS Closing the cup holder weight, shatterproof, and sealable containers. Do not transport hot beverages. Fold in the cup holder fully, until it engages. Clothes hooks NOTICE With an open cup holder, the center armrest General information cannot be folded back up. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐...

  • Page 303: Cargo Area

    Cargo area CONTROLS Cargo area Vehicle features and Warning options Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ event of an accident or during braking and eva‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 304 Cargo area CONTROLS Lashing eyes in the cargo cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. area If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your ve‐ General information hicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps, load capacity of your vehicle.
  • Page 305 Cargo area CONTROLS Folding out the multifunction Opening the storage hook compartment Press on the multifunction hook and turn until it Pull the handle. engages. With emergency wheel: storage compartment under the cargo floor panel Small objects can be stowed in the net on the left side.
  • Page 306 Cargo area CONTROLS Through-loading system and backrests are securely engaged or locked. If necessary, adjust the height of the head re‐ straints or remove them. Principle The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down the rear seat backrests. NOTICE Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding General information down the rear backrest.
  • Page 307 Cargo area CONTROLS With an emergency wheel: locked rear seat backrest moves forward slightly. enlarging the cargo area Principle The emergency wheel and any related compo‐ nents can be temporarily removed to enlarge the cargo area. Removing the emergency wheel and the storage compartments Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
  • Page 308 Cargo area CONTROLS Remove the storage compartment. Remove the storage well. Insert the cargo floor panel. Inserting the emergency wheel and the storage compartments Proceed in reverse order to insert the emergency wheel and the storage compartments. Ski and snowboard bag The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a protective jacket in the cargo area.
  • Page 309 Cargo area CONTROLS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...

  • Page 310: Driving Tips

    Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and Engine, transmission, and axle drive options Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ Do not exceed the maximum engine and road cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 311 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS General driving notes hot vehicle parts while driving, at idle or during parking. Closing the trunk lid Mobile communication devices Safety information in the vehicle Warning Warning An open trunk lid protrudes from the vehicle Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can in‐...
  • Page 312 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Safety information the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats are se‐ curely fastened again after they were removed, for instance for cleaning. NOTICE When driving too quickly through too deep wa‐ Driving in wet conditions ter, water can enter into the engine compart‐...
  • Page 313 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS Overview accident. Do not attempt to drive in idle state or with the engine switched off. Brake disc corrosion Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination on the brake pads are increased by the following circumstances: ▷...
  • Page 314 Things to remember when driving DRIVING TIPS ▷ Do not let objects project into the opening path of the trunk lid. ▷ Drive cautiously and avoid sudden accelera‐ tion and braking maneuvers. Take corners gently. Driving on racetracks Fold the cover outward. Warning Mounting The vehicle is not designed for use in M Sport...

  • Page 315: Saving Fuel

    Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Saving fuel Vehicle features and Close the windows and glass sunroof options Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased drag and raises fuel con‐ This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ sumption. cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are Tires not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due...
  • Page 316 Driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel con‐ Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achieve sumption and reduces wear. optimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW recommends that maintenance work be per‐ If necessary, observe the vehicle's gear shift indi‐...
  • Page 317 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Overview Activating/deactivating ECO PRO functions The following ECO PRO functions can be acti‐ vated/deactivated: ▷ "ECO PRO seat heating" ▷ "ECO PRO climate control" ▷ "ECO PRO light and sight" Coasting Efficiency can be optimized by disengaging or Button switching off the engine and coasting with the engine idling.
  • Page 318 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS ECO PRO bonus range ▷ Depending on the equipment: the total dis‐ tance driven in the coasting driving condition. A modified driving style helps you ▷ The total time that the engine has been extend your driving distance. switched off during automatic engine stops.
  • Page 319 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Activating/deactivating coasting via consuming fuel. This driving condition is referred to as engine-off coasting. shift paddles As soon as the brake or accelerator pedal is de‐ Shift to the highest gear by pulling the right pressed, the engine is automatically coupled to shift paddle.
  • Page 320 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Display on the Control Display ▷ DSC OFF or TRACTION activated. ▷ Driving in the dynamic limit range and on The display of the Driving style analysis shows steep uphill or downhill grades. the efficiency of the Driving style. ▷...
  • Page 321 Saving fuel DRIVING TIPS Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...

  • Page 322: Mobility

    Refueling MOBILITY Refueling Vehicle features and Safety information options NOTICE This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ With a driving distance of less than cific and optional features offered with the series. 30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have It also describes features and functions that are sufficient fuel.
  • Page 323 Refueling MOBILITY Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise. Have fuel filler flap unlocked by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or re‐ pair shop. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap. Closing Warning The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jam‐...

  • Page 324: Wheels And Tires

    Wheels and tires MOBILITY Wheels and tires Vehicle features and Tire pressure specifications options In the tire inflation pressure table The tire inflation pressure table, refer to This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ page 324, contains all tire inflation pressure cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 325 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking using tire inflation Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor. pressure specifications in the tire With Tire Pressure Monitor: inflation pressure table The corrected tire inflation pressures are applied Determine the intended tire inflation pressure automatically. Make sure that the correct tire set‐ levels for the mounted tires.
  • Page 326 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire pressure values up to Tire size Pressure specifica‐ 100 mph/160 km/h tions in bar/PSI Rear: 275/35 R 19 2.6 / 38 530i, 530i xDrive 100 V XL M+S Emergency wheel: Speed up to a max. of Tire size Pressure specifica‐...
  • Page 327 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifica‐ Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Front: 245/40 R 19 2.3 / 33 Rear: 275/30 R 20 2.7 / 39 98 V XL M+S 97 Y XL Rear: 275/35 R 19 2.6 / 38 Front: 245/40 R 19 2.6 / 38...
  • Page 328 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifica‐ Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with cold tires tires 225/55 R 17 97 H 2.8 / 41 3.2 / 46 225/55 R 17 97 H M 2.8 / 41 3.2 / 46...
  • Page 329 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifica‐ Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with cold tires tires 245/45 R 18 100 H 2.6 / 38 2.9 / 42 225/55 R 17 97 H 2.6 / 38 2.9 / 42...
  • Page 330 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire size Pressure specifica‐ Tire size Pressure specifica‐ tions in bar/PSI tions in bar/PSI Specifications in Specifications in bar/PSI with cold bar/PSI with cold tires tires 245/40 R 19 98 H 2.9 / 42 2.9 / 42 245/45 R 18 100 V 3.2 / 46 3.2 / 46...
  • Page 331 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Tire age 96: load bearing capacity Y: speed code letter Recommendation ZR tires: reinforced radial tire for speeds exceed‐ ing 150 mph/240 km/h Regardless of the tire tread depth, replace tires at least every 6 years. Maximum tire load Manufacture date Maximum tire load is the maximum permissible...
  • Page 332 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Traction The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are Winter and all-season tires with better cold AA, A, B, and C. weather performance than summer tires. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled Tire tread conditions on specified government test surfa‐...
  • Page 333 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can Warning cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus‐ Tires can become damaged by driving over ob‐ pension parts. This is more likely to occur with stacles, e.g., curbs or road damage, at high low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning speed.
  • Page 334 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Recommended tire brands Warning Wheels and tires which are not suitable for your vehicle can damage parts of the vehicle, for in‐ stance due to contact with the body due to tol‐ erances despite the same official size rating. There is a risk of an accident.
  • Page 335 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Winter tires Rotating wheels between axles General information Warning Rotating tires between the axles on vehicles with different tire sizes or rim sizes on the front and rear axles can cause damage to the tires and the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Do not rotate the tires between the axles on vehi‐...
  • Page 336 Wheels and tires MOBILITY General information ▷ Secure the vehicle against rolling away by setting the parking brake. The wheels consist of tires that are self-support‐ ▷ Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels ing, to a limited degree, and possibly special are in the straight-ahead position and engage rims.
  • Page 337 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Overview 3 Tire pressure display 4 Reduce tire inflation pressure button Storage 5 On/off switch 6 Compressor 7 Connector/cable for socket 8 Connection hose Safety precautions ▷ Park the vehicle as far away as possible from passing traffic and on solid ground.
  • Page 338 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Screw the filler hose of the sealant bottle onto the tire valve of the faulty wheel. NOTICE The compressor can overheat during extended operation. There is a risk of damage to prop‐ erty, among other potential damage. Do not run the compressor for more than 10 minutes.
  • Page 339 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Checking and adjusting the tire Insert the connector into the power socket in the vehicle interior. inflation pressure Checking Switch off the compressor. Read the tire pressure on the tire pressure display. To continue the trip, a tire inflation pressure of at least 2 bar must be reached.
  • Page 340 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Adjustment Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor again. Replace the faulty tire and the sealant bottle of Stop at a suitable location. the tire repair set promptly. Screw the connection hose of the compres‐ Additional information: sor directly onto the tire valve stem. ▷...
  • Page 341 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped with the tires of the following size: Warning ▷ 225/55 R 17. When rear axle steering is switched on and tire chains are mounted, there can be contact be‐ ▷...
  • Page 342 Wheels and tires MOBILITY needs to be actively reset. The system will then ▷ After a tire or wheel replacement, a reset take over the actual tire inflation pressures as the was performed with the correct tire infla‐ target pressures. tion pressure.
  • Page 343 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Status display Tire conditions Current status General information The system status can be displayed on the Con‐ Tire and system status are indicated by the color trol Display, e.g., whether or not the system is ac‐ of the wheels and a text message on the Control tive.
  • Page 344 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Reset tire pressure: "Perform reset". Icon Possible cause Drive away. Inflation was not carried out according The wheels are displayed in gray and the follow‐ to specifications, for instance when the ing is displayed "Resetting tire pressure…". tire has not been sufficiently inflated or After a travel time of several minutes, the set tire in the case of a natural steady tire pres‐...
  • Page 345 Wheels and tires MOBILITY If a tire inflation pressure check is Icon Possible cause required There is a flat tire or a major tire pres‐ sure loss. Message An icon with a Check Control message appears on the Control Display. Measure Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
  • Page 346 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Actions in the event of a flat tire Measure Reduce the vehicle speed. Do not exceed a Standard tires speed of 80 mph/130 km/h. At the next opportunity, for instance at a filling Identify the damaged tire. station, check the tire inflation pressure in all Check the tire pressure in all four tires, for in‐...
  • Page 347 Wheels and tires MOBILITY System limits Continued driving with a flat tire Follow the following when continuing to drive Temperature with a damaged tire: The tire inflation pressure depends on the tire's Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐ temperature. vers. Driving or exposure to the sun will increase the Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
  • Page 348 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ For tires with special approval: the system function exists. When the malfunction indicator is was unable to complete the reset. Perform a illuminated, the system may not be able to de‐ system reset again. tect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of ▷...
  • Page 349 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Status display Safety information The current status of the Flat Tire Monitor FTM can be displayed, for instance whether the FTM Warning is active. A damaged regular tire with low or missing tire inflation pressure impacts handling, such as "CAR"...
  • Page 350 Wheels and tires MOBILITY When the tire inflation pressure in all four tires Possible driving distance with a is correct, the Flat Tire Monitor FTM may not depressurized tire have been initialized. In this case, initialize the The distance for which it may be possible to system.
  • Page 351 Wheels and tires MOBILITY ▷ The system has not been initialized. Warning ▷ When driving on a snowy or slippery road. The jack, issued by the vehicle manufacturer, is ▷ Sporty driving style: slip on traction wheels, provided in order to perform a wheel change in high lateral acceleration (drifting).
  • Page 352 Wheels and tires MOBILITY On a slight downhill gradient Warning A vehicle that is raised on a vehicle jack may fall off of the jack if lateral forces are exerted on it. There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to property.
  • Page 353 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Unscrewing Jacking points for the vehicle jack Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt. Unscrew the lug lock bolt. Remove the adapter after unscrewing the lug bolt. Screwing on Attach the adapter to the lug lock bolt. If nec‐ essary, turn the adapter until it fits on the lug lock bolt.
  • Page 354 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Make sure that the vehicle jack foot stands Hold the vehicle jack with one hand, arrow 1, vertically and at a right angle beneath the and grasp the vehicle jack crank or lever with jacking point. your other hand, arrow 2.
  • Page 355 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Safety information Hand-tighten the remaining lug bolts and tighten all lug bolts well in a crosswise pat‐ tern. Warning Turn the jack crank handle counterclockwise The emergency wheel has particular dimen‐ to retract the jack and lower the vehicle. sions.
  • Page 356 Wheels and tires MOBILITY Removing the emergency wheel Remove the cargo area floor. To do this, pull the cargo floor panel upward directly behind the rear backrests. Open the luggage strap. Remove the tool holder. Remove the emergency wheel from the stor‐ age tray.

  • Page 357: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment MOBILITY Engine compartment Vehicle features and not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or country versions. This options also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐ tems. When using these functions and systems, This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐...
  • Page 358 Engine compartment MOBILITY 8-cylinder engine 1 Filler neck for washer fluid 5 Oil filler neck 2 Jump-starting, positive battery terminal 6 Jump-starting, negative battery terminal 3 Coolant reservoir, engine 7 Vehicle identification number 4 Coolant reservoir, auxiliary cooling Hood Warning The engine compartment accommodates mov‐...
  • Page 359 Engine compartment MOBILITY Opening hood Warning Pull lever, arrow 1. Hood is unlocked. An incorrectly locked hood can open while driv‐ ing and restrict visibility. There is a risk of acci‐ dent. Stop immediately and correctly close the hood. Warning Body parts can be jammed when opening and closing the hood.

  • Page 360: Operating Materials

    Operating materials MOBILITY Operating materials Vehicle features and xx: comply with the current valid standard in each case. options The use of fuels of minimum quality has no influ‐ ence on the service life of the engine. This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series.
  • Page 361 Idle operation of the engine. Recommended gas quality ▷ With use of engine oil types that are classified BMW recommends AKI 91. as not suitable. M Performance model: Different Check Control messages appear on the Control Display depending on the engine oil BMW recommends AKI 93.
  • Page 362 Operating materials MOBILITY Functional requirements NOTICE A current measured value is available after ap‐ prox. 30 minutes of normal driving. Too much engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐ Displaying the engine oil level age to property, among other potential dam‐...
  • Page 363 Operating materials MOBILITY Performing a detailed measurement NOTICE "CAR" Too much engine oil can damage the engine or "Vehicle status" the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐ "Engine oil level" age to property, among other potential dam‐ "Engine oil measurement" age.
  • Page 364 Not all commercially available additives are suita‐ BMW Longlife-17 FE+. ble for the vehicle. The vehicle manufacturer rec‐ ommends using coolant with the BMW LC-18 Alternative engine oil types specification. Do not mix additives of different colors. Observe the water - additive mixture ratio If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not of 50:50.
  • Page 365 Operating materials MOBILITY The coolant level is correct if it lies between the minimum and maximum marks in the filler Warning neck. Additives are harmful and incorrect additives can damage the engine. There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to property. Do not allow additives to come into contact with skin, eyes or articles of clothing.
  • Page 366 Follow the usage instructions on the washer fluid container. Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐ or the equivalent is recommended.

  • Page 367: Maintenance

    Therefore, hand the service advisor the vehicle key with which the vehicle was driven most re‐ BMW maintenance system cently. Storage periods The maintenance system provides service notifi‐ cations and thereby provides support in main‐...
  • Page 368 Maintenance MOBILITY Socket for OBD Onboard Emissions Diagnosis ▷ The warning light lights up: Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible. General information ▷ The warning light flashes under certain cir‐ Devices connected to the OBD socket trigger cumstances: the alarm system when the vehicle is locked.

  • Page 369: Replacing Components

    Replacing components MOBILITY Replacing components Vehicle features and switch on the wiper without a wiper blade in‐ stalled. options This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ NOTICE cific and optional features offered with the series. Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the It also describes features and functions that are hood is opened.
  • Page 370 Replacing components MOBILITY Headlight glass Insert the new wiper blade and press it on un‐ til it you hear it snap into the holder. The inside of the headlight glass can fog up in Fold down the wipers. cool or humid weather. When driving with the lights switched on, the condensation evaporates after a short time.
  • Page 371 Replacing components MOBILITY Register the battery to the Charging the battery vehicle Charge the battery only when the engine is off and via the starting aid terminals in the engine The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends compartment. that you have a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop register With Mild Hybrid technology: charge the battery the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the battery...
  • Page 372 Replacing components MOBILITY Fuses Overview General information The fuses are located at different places in the vehicle. Safety information Warning The battery for the Mild-Hybrid technology is lo‐ Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload elec‐ cated under a cover in the engine compartment trical lines and components.
  • Page 373 Information on the fuse layout, as well as the po‐ sitions of any other fuse boxes, is available on the Internet: www.bmw.com/fusecard. Additional fuse boxes Additional fuse boxes are located in the vehicle. In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

  • Page 374: Breakdown Assistance

    Storage for the first-aid kit is provided in the net on the left side of the cargo area. BMW Roadside Assistance Principle Contact the BMW Group Roadside Assistance if assistance is needed in the event of a break‐ down. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...
  • Page 375 Control Display. If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices, sup‐ When BMW Accident Assistance is activated, port is offered through Teleservice Diagnosis. data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW. "APPS" Functional requirements "Installed apps"...
  • Page 376 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Overview The Check Control message for BMW Accident Assistance can also be called up from the stored Check Control messages for a certain length of time. Additional information: Check Control, refer to page 156. Starting manually BMW Accident Assistance can also be con‐...
  • Page 377 DANGER Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Contact with live components can lead to an Response Center can take further steps to electric shock. There is a risk of injury or danger help you under certain circumstances.
  • Page 378 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Tow-starting and towing Connecting the cables Before you begin, switch off all unnecessary electronic systems/components, such as the Safety information radio, on the assisting and receiving vehicles. Open the cover of the starting aid terminal. Warning Attach one terminal clamp of the positive Due to system limits, individual functions can jumper cable to the positive battery terminal, malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the...
  • Page 379 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Additional information: NOTICE Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to page 149. If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incor‐ Tow truck rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can occur. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.
  • Page 380 Breakdown Assistance MOBILITY Tow fitting Safety information General information NOTICE If the tow fitting is not used as intended, there may be damage to the vehicle or to the tow fit‐ ting. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage.

  • Page 381: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care MOBILITY Vehicle Care Vehicle features and Steam cleaner and high pressure cleaner options Safety information This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐ cific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features and functions that are NOTICE not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due When cleaning with high pressure cleaners, to the selected options or country versions.
  • Page 382 General information General information BMW recommends using vehicle care and cleaning products from BMW. Suitable vehicle In a car wash, the vehicle must be able to roll care products are available from a dealer’s serv‐...
  • Page 383 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Vehicle paintwork Immediately remove aggressive substances such as sunscreen to prevent the synthetic leather from being altered or discolored. General information Regular vehicle care contributes to driving safety Upholstery material care and value retention. Environmental influences in areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐...
  • Page 384 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Chrome surfaces Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if needed. Do not soak the headliner. Carefully clean Chrome surfaces, especially in case of exposure to road salt, with plenty of wa‐ Safety belts ter and added auto shampoo as needed. Rubber components Warning Environmental influences can cause surface con‐...
  • Page 385 Vehicle Care MOBILITY Sensors and camera lenses To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass deter‐ gent. Displays, screens, and protective glass of the Head-up Display NOTICE Chemical cleaning agents, moisture or fluids of any kind can damage the surface of displays and screens.

  • Page 386: Reference

    The dimensions can vary depending on the The height of the vehicle can also differ, e.g., due model version, equipment version or country- to tires and vehicle load. specific measurement procedure. BMW 5er Sedan Width with mirrors in/mm 83.7/2,126 Width without mirrors in/mm 73.5/1,868...
  • Page 387 5,302/2,405 Payload lbs/kg 871/395 Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,612/1,185 Approved rear axle weight lbs/kg 2,811/1,275 M550i xDrive powered by BMW M Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 5,578/2,530 Payload lbs/kg 855/388 Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...
  • Page 388 Technical data REFERENCE M550i xDrive powered by BMW M Approved front axle weight lbs/kg 2,855/1,295 Approved rear axle weight lbs/kg 2,811/1,275 Capacities BMW 5er Sedan Fuel tank, approx. US gal/liters 18.0/68.0 Observe further information on fuel quality, refer to page 360.

  • Page 389: Appendix

    The following chapters were updated in the printed version of the Owner's Manual after the editorial deadline for the Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle had closed: ▷ Operation: Opening and closing: BMW Digital Key: General. ▷ Operation: Interior equipment: Wireless charging tray.

  • Page 390: Everything From A To Z

    Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Everything from A to Z Index Adjusting engine sound Adjusting sound of the engine Adjustments, steering wheel 3D View, see Surround View Airbags 48V technology, see Mild Hybrid technol‐ Airbags, indicator and warning light Air circulation, see Recirculated-air mode air conditioning, climate Air distribution, manual...
  • Page 391 Audio, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐ Entertainment, Communication tertainment and Communication BMW Accident Assistance AUTO H button, see Parking brake BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Automatic activation, see Climate control Entertainment and Communication rules BMW Digital Key...
  • Page 392 Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust gas sys‐ Climate control rules Closing with the Key Card CBS Condition Based Service Closing with the smartphone, see BMW Digital Cell phone, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment and Communication Clothes hooks Center armrest, front Coasting Online Edition for Part no.
  • Page 393 Connecting electrical devices, see Sockets Dashboard Connecting, mobile devices Dashboard, see Instrument cluster Connections, Screen Mirroring Dashcam, see BMW Drive Recorder Consumption display, average consumption Data memory Consumption display, current consumption Data protection, settings Consumption display, ECO PRO Data, see Deleting personal data...
  • Page 394 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Differential lock Driver Fatigue Alert, see Driver Attention Cam‐ Digital Key Digital Key, see BMW Digital Key Driver profiles Dimensions Driver profile, setup Dimmable exterior mirrors Driver profiles, welcome screen Dimmable interior mirror Driving...
  • Page 395 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Emergency service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐ Exterior mirrors, malfunction tance External start, see Jump-starting Emergency stop assistant Eyelet for towing Emergency unlocking, fuel filler flap Eyes, see Lashing eyes in the cargo area Emergency unlocking, transmission lock...
  • Page 396 General driving notes Holder for beverages, front General settings Holder for beverages, rear Gesture Control HomeLink, see Integrated Universal Remote Gestures, see BMW Gesture Control Control Glare shield, see Sun visor Homepage, see Internet Glass sunroof, electric Hood Glass sunroof, initialize the system...
  • Page 397 Key Card charging tray Keyless Go, see Comfort Access Inflation pressure, tires Key, mechanical Inflation pressure warning TPM, tires Key, see BMW display key Information Key, see Vehicle key Initialization, Flat Tire Monitor FTM Kickdown, Steptronic transmission Input, iDrive Knee airbag...
  • Page 398 Luggage rack, see Roof-mounted luggage Mobile phone, connecting rack Mobile phone, see Owner's Manual for Naviga‐ Lumbar support tion, Entertainment and Communication Mobile Service, see BMW Accident Assis‐ tance Mobile Service, see BMW Roadside Assis‐ tance Maintenance Mobility System, see Tire repair set...
  • Page 399 Overwintering, see Long-term vehicle stor‐ Navigation, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, Owner's Manual, printed Entertainment and Communication Owner's Manual via voice operation, BMW Intelli‐ Neck restraints, front, see Head restraints gent Personal Assistant front Neck restraints, rear, see Head restraints...
  • Page 400 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE PDC Park Distance Control Rear automatic climate control Pedestrian Warning with braking function Rear axle steering, see Integral Active Steer‐ Performance display, see Sport displays Personal Assistant Rear-end collision preparation Personal data, deleting Rear-end collision warning, see Rear-end colli‐ Personal profile, see Driver profiles sion preparation Personal settings...
  • Page 401 Set time, see Time Setting, Control Display Settings, general Safe braking Settings, locking/unlocking Safe Share function, see BMW Digital Key Settings, seats and head restraints Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and front Setting units of measurement passenger seat Setup Wizard...
  • Page 402 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Sleep mode, see Operating condition of the ve‐ Sport suspension, see Adaptive M suspension hicle Professional Slide/tilt glass roof, see Glass sunroof Stability control systems Slipperiness, see Outside temperature Standard equipment, see Vehicle equipment Slippery road, see Outside temperature Standby, see Operating condition of the vehi‐...
  • Page 403 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Straps for cargo, see Lashing eyes in the cargo Tire chains area Tire change Suitable devices Tire damage Suitable mobile phones Tire identification marks Summer tires, tread Tire inflation pressure Sun visor Tire inflation pressure monitoring, see TPM Supplementary Owner's Manuals Tire inflation pressure monitor TPM Surround View...
  • Page 404 Turn signals, high beams, headlight flasher Vehicle key, loss Vehicle key, malfunction Vehicle key, replacing the battery Vehicle key with display, malfunction Vehicle key with display, see BMW display Ultrasonic sensors, see Sensors of the vehi‐ Vehicle paint, care Unintentional alarm, avoiding Vehicle status...
  • Page 405 Everything from A to Z REFERENCE Warning function, rear-end collision Wiper, see Washer/wiper system Warning light in the exterior mirror, see Active Wiper system Blind Spot Detection Wireless charging, smartphone, see Wireless Warning light in the exterior mirror, see Cross charging tray traffic warning Wireless charging tray for smartphones...
  • Page 406 *BL5A48957008* 01405A48957 ue Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...
  • Page 407 California Proposition 65 Warning For vehicles sold in California: Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...
  • Page 408 The Ultimate Driving Machine® BMW DRIVER'S GUIDE APP. Your customized information about the vehicle in an app. Optimized for smartphones & tablets. Can be used offline. Online Edition for Part no. 01405A48957 - X/21...

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