2013 BMW ACTIVEHYBRID5 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   58Active seat   532Roller sunblinds   483Rear window safety switch   484Power windows  475Exterior mirror operation   596Driver assistance systemsActive Blind Spot Detec‐
tion   113Collision warning   107Lane departure warning   112Night Vision with pedestrian de‐
tection   109Head-up Display   1367LampsSeite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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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 58.
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off Press the button.
▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.Seite 61AdjustingControls61
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▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged peri‐
ods, longer than a month.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 200, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
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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Plastic, care 206
Power failure 197
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 175
Pressure warning FTM, tires 105
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 22
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 50
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R
Radiator fluid 187
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 66
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 74
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 142
Rear lamps 194
Rear socket 150
Rearview mirror 59
Rear window defroster 140
Recirculated-air mode 140
Recommended tire brands 180
Refueling 172
Remaining range 84
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 145
Remote control, button as‐ signment 34 Remote control, malfunc‐
tion 40
Remote control, universal 146
Replacement fuse 197
Replacing parts 190
Replacing wheels/tires 179
Reporting safety defects 9
Reserve warning, refer to Range 84
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Residual cooling 143
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 140
Retaining straps, securing cargo 164
Retreaded tires 180
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 195
Roadside parking lamps 95
Roller sunblinds 48
RON gasoline quality 174
Roof load capacity 211
Roof-mounted luggage rack 164
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 202
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 181
Rubber components, care 206
Run-flat tires 181
S
Safe braking 161
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passenger
seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 206
Safety of the hybrid sys‐ tem 202 Safety Package, refer to Active
Protection 115
Safety switch, windows 48
Safety systems, airbags 99
Saving fuel 166
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver 190
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 202
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54
Seat heating, rear 54
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 58
Seats 51
Seat ventilation, front 54
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever, automatic transmission 76
Sensors, care 207
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service CBS 188
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 199
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 91
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 58
Shifting, automatic transmis‐ sion 76
Shift paddles on steering wheel 78
Shoulder support 53
Side airbags 99
Side View 130
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 39 Seite 220ReferenceEverything from A to Z220
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