2014 BMW 5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO emergency

Breakdown assistanceVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
At a glance
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
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steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the left in
the cargo area.
Release the Velcro® fastener to remove it.
First aid kit NoteSome of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is generally located in a storage
compartment on the right side in the cargo
area.
To remove it, raise the cover by the corner, see
arrow.
If your vehicle is equipped with Integral Active
Steering, the first aid kit is located in a storage
compartment under the cargo area floor.
To take it out, lift the cover.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to
Roadside Assistance can be established di‐
rectly.
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Condensation under the vehi‐cle 186
Condition Based Service CBS 219
Configure driving mode 140
Confirmation signal 47
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Continued driving with a flat tire 111 , 114
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 98
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 133
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 217
Coolant level 217
Coolant temperature 92
Cooling function 164
Cooling, maximum 164
Cooling system 217
Corrosion on brake discs 186
Cosmetic mirror 171
Cruise control 148
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 141
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 141
Cruising range 92
Cupholder 179
Curb weight 241
Current fuel consumption 93
D
Damage, tires 207
Damping control, dy‐ namic 136
Data, technical 240
Date 92
Daytime running lights 103 Defrosting, refer to Windows,
defrosting 163
Dehumidifying, air 164
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 97
Digital clock 92
Dimensions 240
Dimmable exterior mirrors 63
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 63
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 77
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Display in windshield 100
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 105
Displays 85
Displays, cleaning 236
Disposal, coolant 218
Disposal, vehicle battery 226
Distance control, refer to PDC 150
Distance to destination 97
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 135
Drive-off assistant 133
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 133
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 115
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 115
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 138
Driving instructions, break- in 184
Driving mode 138
Driving notes, general 184 Driving stability control sys‐
tems 133
Driving tips 184
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 133
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 134
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 136
Dynamic Drive 136
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 133
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 134
E ECO PRO 191
ECO PRO, bonus range 192
ECO PRO display 191
ECO PRO displays 86
ECO PRO driving mode 191
ECO PRO mode 191
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 193
EfficientDynamics 193
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 214
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 133
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 198
Emergency release, parking brake 76
Emergency Request 228
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 229
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 44 Seite 246ReferenceEverything from A to Z246
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Emergency unlocking, trans‐mission lock 83
Energy Control 93
Energy recovery 93
Engine, automatic reel-off 71
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine compartment 212
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 212
Engine coolant 217
Engine idling when driving, coasting 194
Engine oil 214
Engine oil, adding 215
Engine oil additives 215
Engine oil change 216
Engine oil filler neck 215
Engine oil temperature 91
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 216
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 216
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 230
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 71
Engine stop 71
Engine temperature 91
Entering a car wash 233
Equipment, interior 169
Error displays, see Check Control 87
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 133
Exchanging wheels/tires 208
Exhaust system 184
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 63
Exterior mirrors 62
External start 230
External temperature dis‐ play 92 External temperature warn‐
ing 92
Eyes for securing cargo 188
F
Failure message, see Check Control 87
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 163
Filler neck for engine oil 215
Fine wood, care 235
First aid kit 229
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 232
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 111, 113
Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 236
Floor mats, care 236
Fold-out position, wiper 80
Foot brake 185
Front airbags 107
Front-end collision warning with braking function 119
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 116
Front fog lights 105
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 109
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 109
Front seats 53
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 110
Fuel 200
Fuel consumption, current 93 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 97
Fuel filler flap 198
Fuel gauge 91
Fuel lid 198
Fuel quality 200
Fuel recommendation 200
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 169
Gasoline 200
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 81
Gear shift indicator 94
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 171
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 51
Glove compartment 177
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 170
Hazard warning flashers 228
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 135
Head airbags 107
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 103
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 102
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 47
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Headlight flasher 78
Headlight glass 222
Headlights, care 234
Headlight washer system 78
Head restraints 53
Head restraints, front 59
Head restraints, rear 60
Head-up Display 100
Head-up Display, care 236
Heavy cargo, stowing 188
Height, vehicle 240
High-beam Assistant 104
High beams 78
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 104
Hill Descent Control HDC 135
Hills 186
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 133
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 179
Hood 212
Horn 14
Hotel function, tailgate 43
Hot exhaust system 184
HUD Head-up Display 100
Hydroplaning 185
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 92
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 92
Identification marks, tires 206
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 70
Ignition on 70
Indication of a flat tire 111 , 113 Indicator and alarm lamps,
see Check Control 87
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 87
Individual air distribution 163
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 202
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 110
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 96
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 137
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 113
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Instrument cluster 84
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 84
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 85
Instrument lighting 105
Integral Active Steering 137
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 228
Intelligent Safety 115
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 163
Interior equipment 169
Interior lights 105
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 48
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 63
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 63
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 93 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 225
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 81
Jump-starting 230
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 44
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 81
Knee airbag 107
L Lamp replacement, rear 224
Lane departure warning 127
Lane margin, warning 127
Language on Control Dis‐ play 99
Large tailgate via remote con‐ trol 38
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 188
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Leather, care 234
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 224
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 224
LED light 224
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 222
Length, vehicle 240
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 224
Light alloy wheels, care 235 Seite 248ReferenceEverything from A to Z248
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Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering, Integral Active Steering 137
Steering wheel, adjusting 64
Steering wheel heating 64
Steering wheel memory 61
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 82
Steptronic transmission 81
Stopping the engine 71
Storage compartment in the center console 179
Storage compartments 177
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 177
Storage, tires 209
Storing the vehicle 236
Summer tires, tread 207
Sun visor 171
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 90
Surround View 152
Suspension settings 138
Switch for Dynamic Driving Control 138
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 168
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 164
T Tachometer 91
Tail and brake lights 224
Tailgate, automatic 41
Tailgate closing 41
Tailgate, closing with no- touch activation 45
Tailgate, Emergency unlock‐ ing 44
Tailgate, hotel function 43 Tailgate, opening with no-
touch activation 45
Tail lights 224
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 240
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 92
Temperature, engine oil 91
Terminal, starting aid 230
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 90
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 47
Thermal camera, see Night Vision 124
Thigh support 55
Through-loading system 174
Tilt alarm sensor 48
Time of arrival 97
Tire damage 207
Tire identification marks 206
Tire inflation pressure 202
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 110
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Tires, changing 208
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 202
Tires, run-flat tires 209
Tire tread 207
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 221
Top View 156
Total vehicle weight 241
Touchpad 21 Tow fitting 232
Towing 231
Tow lug, see tow fitting 232
Tow-starting 231
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 112
Traction control 134
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 134
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 139
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 83
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 81
Transporting children safely 65
Tread, tires 207
Trip computer 97
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 77
Trip odometer 92
Turning circle 240
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 154
Turn signals, operation 77
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 224
U
Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measure 99
Universal remote control 169
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 81
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 46
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 235
USB interface 173 Seite 252ReferenceEverything from A to Z252
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