2012 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID 5 service indicator

Buckling the belt
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in the
belt buckle.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its reel.
Safety belt reminder for driver's seat
and front passenger seat
The indicator lamp flashes or lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that the
safety belts are positioned correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h. It can also be ac‐
tivated if objects are placed on the front pas‐
senger seat.
Damage to safety belts
In the case of strain caused by accidents or
damage:
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors
checked.
Checking and replacing safety belts
Have the work performed only by your
service center; otherwise, it cannot be ensured
that this safety feature will function properly.◀
Front head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of
an accident.
Adjusting the head restraint
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all
occupied seats; otherwise, there is an increased
risk of injury in an accident.◀
Height
Adjust the head restraint so that its center is ap‐
proximately at ear level.
Distance
Adjust the distance so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
Active head restraint
In the event of a rear-end collision with a certain
severity, the active head restraint automatically
reduces the distance from the head.
Reduced protective function▷Do not use seat or head restraint cov‐
ers.▷Do not hang objects, e.g., clothes hangers,
on the head restraints.▷Only attach accessories approved by BMW
to the seat or head restraint.
Otherwise, the protective function of the active
head restraint will be impaired and the personal
safety of the occupants will be endangered.◀
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Electronic displays
Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features1Messages, e.g. Check Control   77
Time   80
Date   802Range   803Computer   844Navigation display   166Service requirements   82
Miles/trip miles   805Selection list, such as for the radio   83
External temperature   80
Hybrid displays   81
Transmission display   75Check Control
The concept
The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in
the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lamps and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.
In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and
a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in
a variety of combinations and colors.
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Message when the system was not
reset
A Check Control message is displayed.
The system detected a wheel change but was
not reset.
Warnings regarding the current tire inflation
pressure are not reliable.
Check the tire inflation pressure and reset the
system.
Malfunction The yellow warning lamp flashes and
then lights up continuously. A Check
Control message is displayed. No flat
tire can be detected.
Display in the following situations:▷A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if necessary.▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.▷TPM could not be fully reset. Reset the sys‐
tem again.▷Disturbance by systems or devices with the
same radio frequency: after leaving the area
of the disturbance, the system automatically
becomes active again.
Declaration according to NHTSA/
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐
flated to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has
tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la‐
bel, you should determine the proper tire infla‐
tion pressure for those tires.) As an added safety
feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a
tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that il‐
luminates a low tire pressure telltale when one
or more of your tires is significantly under-in‐
flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure
telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them
to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping
ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a sub‐
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been
equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not operating prop‐
erly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is com‐
bined with the low tire pressure telltale. When
the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then re‐
main continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the mal‐
function indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for
a variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the re‐
placement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
FTM Flat Tire Monitor
The concept
The system does not measure the actual infla‐
tion pressure in the tires.
It detects a pressure loss in a tire by comparing
the rotational speeds of the individual wheels
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Tire tread
Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the tire's
circumference and have the legally required
minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with TWI,
Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign ob‐
jects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Notes
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces, as
well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can
cause serious damage to wheels, tires and sus‐
pension parts. This is more likely to occur with
low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning
between the wheel and the road. Be careful to
avoid road hazards and reduce your speed, es‐
pecially if your vehicle is equipped with low-pro‐
file tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:▷Unusual vibrations during driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong tendency
to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
In case of tire damage
If there are indications of tire damage, re‐
duce your speed immediately and have the
wheels and tires checked right away; otherwise,
there is the increased risk of an accident.
Drive carefully to the next service center or tire
shop.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.
Otherwise, tire damage can be life-threatening
for vehicle occupants and other traffic partici‐
pants.◀
Repair of tire damage
For safety reasons, the manufacturer of
your vehicle recommends that you do not have
damaged tires repaired; they should be re‐
placed. Otherwise, damage can occur as a re‐
sult.◀
Changing wheels and tires
Mounting Information on mounting tires
Have mounting and balancing performed
only by a service center or tire specialist.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
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Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehicle
emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as pos‐
sible.
Canadian model: warning light indi‐
cates the engine symbol.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain cir‐
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfir‐
ing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sys‐
tem checked immediately; otherwise, seri‐
ous engine misfiring within a brief period can
seriously damage emission control compo‐
nents, in particular the catalytic converter.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tightened,
the OBD system may conclude that fuel
vapor is escaping. If the cap is then tightened,
the display should go out in a short time.
Data memory
Your vehicle records data relating to vehicle op‐
eration, faults and user settings. These data are
stored in the remote control and can be read out
with suitable devices, particularly when the ve‐
hicle is serviced. The data obtained in this way
provide valuable information for service proc‐
esses and repair or for optimizing and develop‐
ing vehicle functions further.
In addition, if you signed a service contract for
BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can be sent
directly from the vehicle to facilitate the desired
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Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth mois‐
tened with a small amount of glass cleaner.
Displays/screens
Clean the displays with an antistatic microfiber
cloth.
Cleaning displays
Do not use chemical or household cleans‐
ers.
Keep all fluids and moisture away from the unit.
Otherwise, they could affect or damage surfa‐
ces or electrical components.
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning and do
not use abrasive materials; otherwise, damage
can result.◀
Long-term vehicle storage
Your service center can advise you on what to
consider when storing the vehicle for longer
than three months.
Do not allow a vehicle to sit idle for long
with a low charging state
Before storing the vehicle for an extended pe‐
riod, check the battery charge indicator to en‐
sure that the high-voltage battery is fully
charged. If necessary, charge the high-voltage
battery by driving the vehicle. Check the state of
charge after no more than three months have
passed and, if necessary, recharge the high-
voltage battery by driving the vehicle. Allowing
the high-voltage battery charge to drop too low
will damage the battery.◀Seite 292MobilityCare292
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Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Driving Experience Switch 110
Computer 84
Concierge service 250
Condensation on win‐ dows 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 157
Condition Based Service CBS 273
Confirmation signal 37
Contacts 239, 247
Contact with water, hybrid systems 287
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 86
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 107
Convenient opening 36
Coolant 272
Coolant temperature 80
Cooling function 132
Cooling, maximum 131
Cooling system 272
Corrosion on brake discs 157
Cruise control 112
Cruising range 80
Cupholder 148
Current location, storing 168
Customer Relations 252
D
Damage, tires 265
Damping control, dy‐ namic 108
Data, technical 296
Date 80
Daytime running lights 90
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 66
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 131
Dehumidifying, air 132 Destination distance 85
Destination guidance 174
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 173
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 166
Digital clock 80
Digital radio 189
Dimensions 296
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 70
Display, ECO PRO 162
Display, electronic, instrument cluster 77
Display in windshield 128
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 93
Displays 76
Displays, cleaning 292
Displays, hybrid system 81
Disposal, coolant 272
Disposal, vehicle battery 282
Distance control, refer to PDC 114
Distance to destination 85
Divided screen view, split screen 20
Door lock, refer to Remote control 32
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 39
DRIVE 67
Drive-off assistant 107
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 107
Drive readiness in detail 65
Drive readiness states 64
Driving 0
Driving Experience Switch 109
Driving instructions, breaking in 154
Driving notes, general 155 Driving stability control sys‐
tems 107
Driving tips 155
Driving tips, hybrid sys‐ tem 154
Driving with the combustion engine 67
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 107
DTC driving dynamics 108
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 108
DVD/CD 196
DVD/CD notes 202
DVD/CD player, rear 217
DVD changer 200
DVD settings 199
DVDs, storing 203
DVD, video 198
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 108
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 181
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 107
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 108
E
eBOOST 68
ECO PRO 162
eDRIVE, electric driving 27
EfficientDynamics menu, refer to ECO PRO 162
Electric drive readiness, Silent Start 65
Electric driving, eDRIVE 27
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 107
Emergency detection, remote control 33
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Head restraints, front 54
Head restraints, rear 55
Head-Up Display 128
Head-up Display, care 292
Heavy cargo, stowing 159
Height, vehicle 296
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 71
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
High-voltage battery, Charge indicator 81
Hills 157
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 107
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 148
Homepage 6
Hood 268
Horn 12
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 156
House number, entering for navigation 167
HUD Head-Up Display 128
Hybrid system, at a glance 27
Hybrid system, automatic de‐ activation 287
Hybrid system, contact with water 287
Hybrid system, displays 81
Hybrid system, driving tips 154
Hybrid system, safety 287
Hydroplaning 156
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 80
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 80
Identification marks, tires 263
Identification number, refer to Important in the engine com‐
partment 268 iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32
Ignition off 64
Ignition on 64
Indication of a flat tire 98, 101
Individual air distribution 131
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 33
Inflation pressure, tires 261
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 100
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 84
Information on the navigation data 181
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 98
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 101
Instrument cluster 76
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 77
Instrument lighting 93
Integrated key 32
Integrated universal remote control 141
Intensity, AUTO program 131
Interactive map 171
Interior equipment 141
Interior lamps 93
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 37
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror 58
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 58
Intermediate destinations 173
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 167
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
iPod/iPhone 209 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 281
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 281
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 74
Jump-starting 284
K
Key/remote control 32
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 42
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 33
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 74
Knee airbag 94
L
Lamp replacement 275
Lamp replacement, front 276
Lamp replacement, rear 279
Lamps 89
Lamps and bulbs 275
Lane departure warning 102
Lane margin, warning 102
Language on Control Dis‐ play 87
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 159
LATCH child restraint fixing system 61
Leather, care 290
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 276
Length, vehicle 297
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 21
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 280
Light-alloy wheels, care 291
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