2014 BMW 5 SERIES Paddle

Front fog lights  106Parking lights  103Low beams  103Automatic headlight con‐
trol   104
Daytime running lights   104
Adaptive Light Control   104
High-beam Assistant   105Instrument lighting  1068Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  76High beams, head‐
light flasher   76High-beam Assistant   105Roadside parking lights   104Computer  979Shift paddles   8110Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed  150,  143Resume speed   151,  146Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   143Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   150Reduce distance   146Increase distance   146Cruise control rocker reel   151,  14511Instrument cluster   8412Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  26Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   9613Steering column stalk, rightWiper  77Rain sensor   77Clean the windshields and head‐
lights   7714Start/stop the engine and reel the
ignition on/off   70Auto Start/Stop function   7115Horn16Steering wheel heating  6417Adjust the steering wheel   64Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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Sport program and manual mode
Activating the sport program
Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐
tor lever position D.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, e.g., S1.
The sport program of the transmission is acti‐
vated.
Activating the M/S manual mode
1.Press the selector lever to the left out of
selector lever position D.2.Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster, e.g., M1.
Once maximum engine speed is attained, M/S
manual mode is automatically upshifted as
needed.
Switching to manual mode
▷To shift down: press the selector lever for‐
ward.▷To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐
wards.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, for example downshifting is
not possible if the engine speed is too high.
The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the currently se‐
lected gear.
Not M550d xDrive: Steptronic Sport transmission: prevent automatic
upshifting in M/S manual mode
In cars with Steptronic Sport transmission, au‐
tomatic shift operations are not performed e.g.
at maximum engine speed, if one of the follow‐
ing conditions is met:▷DSC deactivated.▷TRACTION activated.▷SPORT+ activated.
In addition, the kickdown is deactivated.
Ending the sport program/manual
mode
Push the selector lever to the right.
D is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Shift paddles
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
▷Shift up: briefly pull right shift paddle.▷Shift down: briefly pull left shift paddle.▷Shift down into the lowest possible gear:
pull and hold left shift paddle.
Gears will only be shifted at appropriate engine
and road speeds, for example downshifting is
not possible if the engine speed is too high.
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The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐
strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
If the shift paddles on the steering wheel are
used to shift gears in automatic mode, the
transmission temporarily switches to manual
mode.
If the selector lever is still in selector lever po‐
sition D, it is possible to reel back into the au‐
tomatic mode:▷Pull and hold right shift paddle.
Or
▷In addition to the briefly pulled right shift
paddle, briefly pull the left shift paddle.
In the manual mode, if there has been no ac‐
celeration or shifting of the shift paddles within
a certain amount of time, the transmission
switches back to automatic mode.
Displays in the instrument cluster The selector lever position is dis‐played, e.g.: P.
Electronic unlocking of the
transmission lock
General information Electronically unlock the transmission lock to
maneuver vehicle from the danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the started can spin
the engine.
Engaging selector lever position N
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button. The starter
must audibly start.3.Press and hold the selector lever into posi‐
tion N.
A corresponding Check Control message
is displayed.4.Press the selector lever again into posi‐
tion N within approx. 6 seconds.
Position N is displayed in the instrument
cluster.5.Release brake, as soon as the starter
stops.6.Maneuver the vehicle from the danger area
and secure it against moving on its own.
Steptronic Sport transmission:
Launch Control
The concept Launch Control enables optimum accelerationon surfaces with good traction.
Hints Component wear
Do not use Launch Control too often;
otherwise, this may result in premature wear of
components due to the high stress placed on
the vehicle.◀
Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,
refer to page 188, period.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
An experienced driver may be able to achieve
better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode.
Requirements Launch Control is available when the engine is
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving
of at least 6 miles/10 km.
To start with Launch Control do not steer the
steering wheel.
Start with launch controlWhile the engine is running:
1. Press button or select Sport+ with
the Driving Dynamics Control.
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Trip interruptions are represented below the
bar on the time axis.
"Consumption history"
Adjusting fuel consumption history time frame
Select the symbol.
Resetting fuel consumption history
1.Open "Options".2."Reset consumption history"
Displaying EfficientDynamics info
The current efficiency can be displayed.
"EfficientDynamics info"
The following systems are displayed:
▷Automatic engine Start/Stop function.▷Energy recovery.▷Climate control output.▷Coasting.
Display ECO PRO tips
"ECO PRO Tips"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Coasting
The concept
The system helps to conserve fuel.
To do this, under certain conditions the engine
is automatically decoupled from the transmis‐
sion when selector lever position D is set. The
vehicle continues traveling with the engine
idling to reduce fuel consumption. Selector
lever position D remains engaged.
This driving condition is referred to as coast‐
ing.
As soon as you step on the brake or accelera‐
tor pedal, the engine is automatically coupled
again.
Hints
Coasting is a component of the ECO PRO, re‐
fer to page 196, driving mode.
Coasting is automatically activated when ECO
PRO mode is called via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
The function is available in a certain speed
range.
A proactively driving style helps the driver to use the function as often as possible and sup‐
ports the fuel-conserving effect of coasting.
Safety mode
The function is not available under one of the
following conditions.▷DSC OFF or TRACTION activated.▷Driving in the dynamic limit range and on
steep uphill or downhill grades.▷Battery charge status temporarily too low
or vehicle electrical system drawing exces‐
sive current.▷Cruise control activated.
Functional requirements
In ECO PRO mode, this function is available in
a speed range from approximately 30 mph, ap‐
prox. 50 km/h to 100 mph, approx. 160 km/h, if
the following conditions are met:
▷Accelerator pedal and brake pedal are not
operated.▷The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐
tion D.▷Engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
The driving status Coast can be influenced
with the shift paddles.
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Reserve warning, refer toRange 93
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 168
Retaining straps, securing cargo 193
Retreaded tires 223
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 239
Roadside parking lights 104
Roller sunblinds 49
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 138
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 138
RON recommended fuel grade 206
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 255
Roof-mounted luggage rack 193
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 246
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 224
Rubber components, care 250
Run-flat tires 224
S Safe braking 190
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 58
Safety belts 57
Safety belts, care 251
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 132
Safety reel, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 108
Saving fuel 195 Screen, refer to Control Dis‐
play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 235
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 247
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 57
Seat heating, front 56
Seat heating, rear 56
Seating position for chil‐ dren 65
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 61
Seats 53
Seat ventilation, front 57
Selection list in instrument cluster 96
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 80
Sensors, care 251
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 233
Service requirements, dis‐ play 94
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 243
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 143
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 150
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 46
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 99
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 61
Shift Lights 87
Shift paddles on steering wheel 81
Shoulder support 56
Side airbags 108 Side View 157
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 46
Sitting safely 53
Size 254
Ski bag 179
Slide/tilt glass roof 50
Smallest turning radius 254
Smoker's package 174
Snow chains 224
Socket 176
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 233
Soot particulate filter 189
SOS button 242
Spare fuse 241
Speaker lighting 107
Specified engine oil types 230
Speed, average 98
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 98
Speed limiter, display 95
Speed Limit Information 95
Speed warning 99
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 140
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 99
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 140
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 81
Stability control systems 135
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 71
Start/Stop button 69
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 70
Status control display, tires 112
Status information, iDrive 22
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