2013 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID5 warning light

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.
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Emergency Request
Requirements
▷Equipment version with full preparation
package mobile phone.
An Emergency Request can be made, even
if no mobile phones are paired with the ve‐
hicle.▷BMW Assist is activated.▷The radio ready state is switched on.▷The BMW Assist system is logged into a
wireless communications network sup‐
ported by BMW Assist.▷The Assist system is functional.▷A ConnectedDrive contract is available.General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency Re‐
quest cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable
conditions.◀
Service contract▷After your contract with BMW Assist has ex‐
pired, the BMW Assist system can be deac‐
tivated by the service center without you
having to visit a workshop.
After deactivation, an Emergency Request
is no longer possible.▷Under certain circumstances, the system
can be reactivated by a service center after
you sign a new contract.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.▷The LED lights up: an Emergency Request
was initiated.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
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corresponding engine or body ground of the
vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle being started
in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before making another
attempt in order to allow the discharged bat‐
tery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse
order.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Tow-starting and towing
Automatic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the event
of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a loading
platform only; otherwise, damage may occur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
Use the tow fitting screwed in at the front for
maneuvering the vehicle only.
Towing other vehicles
General information Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 117
Activated-charcoal filter 141
Activate drive readiness 67
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 113
ActiveHybrid, system 29
Active Protection 115
Active seat, front 53
Active seat ventilation, front 54
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 115
Adaptive light control 96
Additives, oil 185
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 205
Airbags 99
Airbags, indicator/warning light 100
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 140
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 140
Air distribution, manual 139
Air flow, automatic climate control 139
Air pressure, tires 175
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 141
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the headliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 ALL program, automatic cli‐
mate control 140
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 180
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 147
Alternative oil types 185
Ambient light 98
Antifreeze, washer fluid 75
Antilock Brake System, ABS 117
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 117
Approved axle load 211
Approved engine oils 185
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 153
Arrival time 90
Ashtray 148
Ashtray, front 148
Ashtray, rear 149
Assistance for the combustion engine 70
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 199
Assistance when driving off 117
ASSIST, Hybrid system 70
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 71
AUTO intensity 139
Automatic car wash 204
Automatic climate con‐ trol 138
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 101
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 203
Automatic engine start-stop function 68 Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 95
Automatic Hold 71
Automatic locking 41
Automatic recirculated-air control 140
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 41
Automatic tailgate 42
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 76
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 139
AUTO program, intensity 139
Auxiliary air conditioning 144
Average fuel consumption 89
Average speed 89
Axle loads, weights 211
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 53
Backup camera 126
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 199
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 201
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 196
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 196
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 154
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW ActiveHybrid 29
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tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 188
Bonus range, ECO PRO 168
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 154
Brake assistant 117
Brake discs, breaking in 158
Brake force display 115
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 115
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Brake lights, adaptive 115
Brake pads, breaking in 158
Braking, notes 161
Breakdown assis‐ tance 198, 199
Breaking in 158
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 92
Bulb replacement 190
Bulb replacement, front 191
Bulb replacement, rear 194
Bulbs and lamps 190
Button assignment for remote control 34
Button, Start/Stop 66
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 199
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 127
Camera, care 207
Camera, Side View 131
Camera, Top View 129
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 154
Car battery 196
Car care products 205 Care, displays 207
Care, vehicle 205
Cargo 163
Cargo area lid 41
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 155
Cargo straps, securing cargo 164
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 206
Car wash 204
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 160
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 188
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Center armrest 153
Center console 16
Central locking system 38
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 190
Changing wheels 196
Changing wheels/tires 179
CHARGE, energy recovery 70
Charge indicator, high-voltage battery 84
Check Control 80
Children, seating position 62
Children, transporting safely 62
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 62
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 62
Child safety locks 65
Child seat, mounting 62
Child seats 62 Chrome parts, care 206
Cigarette lighter 148
Cleaning, displays 207
Climate control 138
Climate control wind‐ shield 160
Clock 83
Closing/opening from in‐ side 41
Closing/opening via door lock 40
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Clothes hooks 154
Coasting 69
Collision warning 107
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 72
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 73
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 68
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 120
Comfort Access 44
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 120
Computer 89
Condensation on win‐ dows 139
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 162
Condition Based Service CBS 188
Confirmation signal 39
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Contact with water, hybrid system 203
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 18
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Identification number, refer toImportant features in the en‐
gine compartment 182
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 66
Ignition on 66
Indication of a flat tire 103 , 106
Individual air distribution 139
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 175
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 89
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 106
Instrument cluster 79
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 80
Instrument lighting 98
Integrated key 34
Integrated universal remote control 146
Intensity, AUTO program 139
Interior equipment 146
Interior lamps 98
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 39
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror 60
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 60
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 86
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 196 Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 196
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 76
Jump-starting 199
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 44
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 35
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 76
Knee airbag 99
L
Lamp replacement 190
Lamp replacement, front 191
Lamp replacement, rear 194
Lamps 94
Lamps and bulbs 190
Lane departure warning 112
Lane margin, warning 112
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 164
LATCH child restraint fixing system 63
Leather, care 205
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 191
Length, vehicle 211
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 23
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 195
Light-alloy wheels, care 206
Light control 96
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 191
Lighter, front 148
Lighter, rear 149
Lighting 94 Lighting, speaker 98
Lighting via remote control 39
Light switch 94
Load 163
Loading 163
Lock, door 40
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 41
Locking/unlocking via door lock 40
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 38
Locking, automatic 41
Locking, central 38
Locking via trunk lid 42
Lock, power window 48
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 65
Low beams 94
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
Lower back support 53
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 164
Lumbar support 53
M
Maintenance 188
Maintenance require‐ ments 188
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 86
Maintenance system, BMW 188
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 80
Manual air distribution 139
Manual air flow 139
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 70
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 77
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