2013 BMW 5 SERIES COMFORT

Addendum
text that follows, where it reads:
“[h]ave any work on the xenon
lighting system . . . ,” the following
words should be read as preceding
that passage: “It is strongly
suggested that you . . . .”
19.At page 238, under the “Battery
replacement” section, the text
should be disregarded and in lieu
thereof the following text should be
read:
Use of recommended vehicle
batteries
The manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you use vehicle
batteries that it has tested and
recommends for use in your vehicle;
otherwise the vehicle could be
damaged and systems or functions
may not be fully available.
After a battery replacement, the
manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends that you have the
battery registered on your vehicle
by a service center to ensure that all
comfort functions are fully available,
and that any “check control”
messages of these comfort
functions are no longer displayed.

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 258.6Notes
At a glance
12Cockpit16iDrive23Voice activation system26Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle
Controls
30Opening and closing48Adjusting59Transporting children safely63Driving78Displays96Lamps101Safety126Driving stability control systems133Driving comfort160Climate control167Interior equipment176Storage compartments
Driving tips
184Things to remember when driving188Loading191Saving fuelMobility200Refueling202Fuel207Wheels and tires224Engine compartment226Engine oil229Coolant231Maintenance233Replacing components240Breakdown assistance246Care
Reference
252Technical data258Everything from A to Z
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CockpitVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
All around the steering wheel
1Seating comfort functionsSeat, mirror, steering wheel
memory   55Active seat   502Roller sunblinds   453Rear window safety switch   444Power windows  435Exterior mirror operation   566Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   122Intelligent Safety   109Lane departure warning   120Night Vision with pedestrian de‐
tection   117Head-up Display   1577LampsSeite 12At a glanceCockpit12
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Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with
information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories thatare useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here.Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 911 177 - VI/13

▷Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or▷Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door
from the outside.
The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the
remote control.
Manual operation If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or un‐
lock the vehicle using the integrated key via
the door lock on the driver's door.
Opening and closing: from
the inside
Locking and unlocking
Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the
doors and the trunk lid when the front doors
are closed, but they are not secured against
theft.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Unlocking and opening
▷Either unlock the doors together using the
button for the central locking system and
then pull the door handle above the arm‐
rest or▷Pull the door opener twice individually on
each door: the first time unlocks the door,
the second time opens it.Doors
Automatic Soft Closing
To close the doors, push lightly.
It is closed automatically.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Trunk lidOpening
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Opening from the outside▷Press the button on the trunk lid.▷Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.▷With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens
with no-touch activation, refer to
page 40.
Opening from the inside
Push the button in the driver's foot‐
well.
If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if
it is not locked.
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Closing
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Locking the vehicle
Press the button on the inside of the trunk lid.
When the driver's door is closed, the vehicle is
completely locked.
Automatic tailgate operation
Opening
The trunk lid opens fully.
▷Press the button on the exterior of the
trunk lid.▷Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.▷Push the button in the driver's
footwell.
Pressing the button again stops the motion.
The opening procedure is likewise interrupted:
▷When starting the engine.▷When the vehicle starts moving.▷By pressing the button in the driver's foot‐
well.▷By pressing the button on the inside of the
trunk lid.
Closing
Without Comfort Access:
▷Press the button on the inside of the trunk
lid.
The trunk lid closes automatically.
Pressing the button again stops the mo‐
tion.
With Comfort Access:
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Emergency unlocking
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.
Comfort Access
The concept The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐ trol with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is nearby or in the passenger
compartment.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.▷Convenient closing.▷Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.▷Open/close trunk lid with no-touch activa‐
tion.▷Start the engine.
Functional requirements
▷There are no external sources of interfer‐
ence nearby.▷To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.▷The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.▷The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons of the remote control or Comfort
Access.
Unlocking
Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1.
This corresponds to pressing the
button
on the remote control.
Locking
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2,
with your finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the
button
on the remote control.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
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Convenient closingPress the area on the door handle, arrow 2,
with the finger and hold it down.
In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof are closed.
Monitor the closing process
Monitor the closing process to ensure
that no one becomes trapped.◀
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press the button on the exterior of the trunk
lid, refer to page 36.
This corresponds to pressing the
but‐
ton on the remote control.
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Opening/closing trunk lid with no-
touch activation
With Comfort Access, the trunk lid can be opened or closed with no-touch activation us‐
ing the remote control you are carrying.
A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the
center of the area at the rear of the car and the trunk lid opens.
Foot movement to be carried out Do not touch vehicle
With the foot motion, make sure there is
steady stance and do not touch the vehicle;
otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from
hot exhaust system parts.◀
1.Position in the center behind the vehicle.2.Move foot in the direction of travel under‐
neath the bumper and immediately back.
Opening
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it
was previously locked or unlocked.
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐
tem flashes.
Preventing inadvertent opening
In situations where the trunk lid should is
not to be opened with no-touch activation, en‐
sure that the remote control is located beyond
the range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m
from the rear of the car.
Otherwise, the trunk lid may be opened inad‐
vertently, for example by an unintentional or
misinterpreted movement of the foot.◀
ClosingThe hazard warning system flashes on and an
acoustic signal sounds before the trunk lid
closes.
During closing, the trunk lid pivots back and
down.
The closing of the trunk lid has no effect on the
locking of the vehicle.
Another foot movement can interrupt the clos‐
ing operation.
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