2012 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 5 power steering

CockpitVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
All around the steering wheel
1Seating comfort functionsSeat, mirror, steering wheel mem‐
ory   56Active seat   512Roller sunblinds   463Rear window safety switch   464Power windows  455Exterior mirror operation   576Driver assist systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   104Lane departure warning   102Night Vision with pedestrian de‐
tection   125Head-up Display   1287LampsSeite 12At a glanceCockpit12
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Calling up settingsDo not retrieve the memory while driving
Do not retrieve the memory setting while
driving, as an unexpected movement of the seat
or steering wheel could result in an accident.◀
Comfort function1.Open the driver's door.2.Switch off the ignition.3.Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
Safety mode
1.Close the driver's door or switch on the ig‐
nition.2.Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until
the adjustment procedure is completed.
Calling up of a seat position
deactivated
After a brief period, the calling up of stored seat
positions is deactivated to save battery power.
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:
▷Open or close the door or trunk lid.▷Press a button on the remote control.▷Press the Start/Stop button.Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
At a glance1Adjusting2Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor3Fold in and out
General information
The mirror on the passenger side is more curved
than the driver's side mirror.
Estimating distances correctly
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance
to the traffic behind you based on what you see
in the mirror, as this will increase your risk of an
accident.◀
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the
mirror setting is stored for the remote control in
use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the remote
control, the position is automatically retrieved if
the setting for this function is active.
Selecting a mirror To change over to the other mirror:
Slide the mirror changeover switch.
Adjusting electrically The setting corresponds to the direction
in which the button is pressed.
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Functional requirement
For proper operation:▷Keep the photocells clean.▷Do not cover the area between the inside
rearview mirror and the windshield.
Steering wheel
General information Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
Manual steering wheel adjustment
1.Fold the lever down.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.3.Fold the lever back.Power steering wheel adjustment
The steering wheel can be adjusted in four di‐
rections.
Storing the position
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 56.
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off Press the button.
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Automatic stopping while driving
When reducing speed, the combustion engine
is switched off when the conditions for electric
driving, refer to page 67, are met.
Assistance for the
combustion engine
The combustion engine provides the primary
drive power to move the vehicle.
The electric motor provides assistance as
needed with additional propulsive power.
ASSIST
During normal vehicle operation, the electric
motor assists the combustion engine, depend‐
ing on the situation.
eBOOST
Accelerating quickly, such as when passing, re‐
quires the maximum available power from the
electric motor. To do this, apply extra force to
the accelerator pedal.
Energy recovery: CHARGE
The hybrid system makes it possible to convert
kinetic energy into electrical power, such as
when braking. This recovered energy charges
the high voltage battery. If necessary, this stored
power is output to the electric motor.
The following conditions must be met to recover
kinetic energy:▷The vehicle is moving.▷Selector lever position D, M/S is engaged.▷The high-voltage battery is not fully
charged.
Energy recovery displays in the instrument clus‐
ter, refer to page 81.
Parking brake
The concept
The parking brake is primarily intended to pre‐
vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it
brakes the rear wheels.
Setting
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator lamp lights up red. The
parking brake is set.
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian
models
Set the parking brake and further secure
the vehicle as required
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward
and downward inclines, further secure the vehi‐
cle, for example, by turning the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb. ◀
While driving
Use while driving serves as an emergency brak‐
ing function:
Pull the switch and hold it. The vehicle brakes
hard while the button is being pulled.
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Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Radio station: save again.▷Navigation system: wait for the operability of
the navigation.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Notes Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substitute
of another color or amperage rating; this could
lead to a circuit overload, ultimately resulting in
a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box in
the cargo area.
In the glove compartment
Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid,
arrow 2.
In the cargo area
Open the cover on the right side trim.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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Light-emitting diodes,LEDs 276
Lighter, front 143
Lighter, rear 144
Lighting 89
Lighting via remote control 37
Light switch 89
Load 158
Loading 158
Lock, door 38
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 36
Locking, automatic 39
Locking, central 35
Locking via trunk lid 40
Lock, power window 46
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 63
Low beams 89
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
Lower back support 51
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 159
Lumbar support 51
M
Maintenance 273
Maintenance require‐ ments 273
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 273
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 77
Manual air distribution 131
Manual air volume 131
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 68 Manual mode, transmis‐
sion 74
Manual operation, backup camera 117
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 58
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 258
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 115
Manual operation, Side View 121
Manual operation, Top View 119
Map, destination entry 171
Map in split screen 178
Map view 176
Marking on approved tires 266
Marking, run-flat tires 267
Massage seat, front 51
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 131
Maximum speed, winter tires 266
Measure, units of 87
Medical kit 284
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 56
Menu in instrument cluster 83
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 17
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 178
Messages 241
Messages, refer to Check Control 77
Microfilter 133
Minimum tread, tires 265
Mirror 57
Mirror memory 56 Mobile communication devi‐
ces in the vehicle 156
Mobile phone 226
Mode, ECO PRO 162
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 276
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 60
MP3 player 208
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Multimedia 196
Music collection 203
Music search 205
Music, storing 203
N
Navigation 166
Navigation data 181
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 55
New wheels and tires 265
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 125
Notes 244
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 286
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 274
Obstacle marking, backup camera 118
Odometer 80
Office 238
Oil 270
Oil, adding 270
Oil additives 271
Oil change 271 Seite 313Everything from A to ZReference313
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