2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 check engine

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 in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Steptronic 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 towedHave your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Hints 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's 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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Battery replacement, vehiclebattery 220
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 37
Battery, vehicle 220
Belts, safety belts 59
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 176
Blinds, sun protection 52
BMW ActiveHybrid 31
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 213
Bonus range, ECO PRO 190
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 176
Brake assistant 134
Brake assistant, adaptive 134
Brake discs, break-in 180
Brake force display 131
Brake lights, adaptive 131
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 131
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 218
Brake pads, break-in 180
Braking, hints 183
Breakdown assis‐ tance 222, 223
Break-in 180
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 100
Bulb replacement 215
Bulb replacement, front 216
Bulb replacement, rear 218
Bulbs and lights 215
Button, RES 142
Button, Start/Stop 71
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 223 C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 49
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 49
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 49
Camera, care 231
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 151
Camera, Side View 153
Camera, Top View 155
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 176
Car battery 220
Car care products 229
Care, displays 231
Care, vehicle 229
Cargo 185
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 177
Cargo, securing 186
Cargo straps, securing cargo 186
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 36
Carpet, care 231
Car wash 228
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 182
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 213
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 175
Center console 16
Central locking system 41
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7 Changing parts 215
Changing wheels 220
Changing wheels/tires 203
CHARGE, energy recov‐ ery 75
Charge indicator, high-volt‐ age battery 86
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 88
Checking the engine oil level electronically 208
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 208
Children, seating position 67
Children, transporting safely 67
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 67
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 68
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 67
Child safety locks 70
Child seat, mounting 67
Child seats 67
Chrome parts, care 230
Cigarette lighter 170
Cleaning displays 231
Climate control 160
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 182
Climate control wind‐ shield 182
Clock 93
Closing/opening via door lock 41
Closing/opening with remote control 39
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation 47
Clothes hooks 177
Coasting 74
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 78 Seite 237Everything from A to ZReference237
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ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐struction 191
eDRIVE, electric driving 74
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 72
Electric driving, eDRIVE 74
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 85
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 208
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 134
Emergency detection, remote control 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 194
Emergency Request 222
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 223
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 37
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 84
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 45
Energy recovery, CHARGE 75
Engine, automatic off 73
Engine compartment 206
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 206
Engine coolant 211
Engine oil 208
Engine oil, adding 209
Engine oil additives 209
Engine oil change 210
Engine oil filler neck 209
Engine oil temperature 92
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 210
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 210
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 37
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 223 Engine temperature 92
Entering a car wash 228
Equipment, interior 168
Error displays, see Check Control 88
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 134
Exchanging wheels/tires 203
Exhaust system 182
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 65
Exterior mirrors 64
External start 223
External temperature dis‐ play 92
External temperature warn‐ ing 92
Eyes for securing cargo 186
F
Failure message, see Check Control 88
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 50
Fan, refer to Air flow 161
Filler neck for engine oil 209
Fine wood, care 230
First aid kit 223
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 226
Flat tire, changing wheels 220
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 114
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Flat tire, warning lamp 111, 114
Flooding 183
Floor carpet, care 231
Floor mats, care 231
Fold-out position, wiper 80
Foot brake 183
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 218
Front lights 216
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 109
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 109
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 114
Fuel 196
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 97
Fuel filler flap 194
Fuel gauge 92
Fuel lid 194
Fuel quality 196
Fuel recommendation 196
Fuel, tank capacity 235
Functions, hybrid system 31
Fuse 221
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 168
Gasoline 196
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 82
Gear shift indicator 94
General driving notes 182
Glare shield 170
Glass sunroof, powered 52
Glove compartment 174
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 235
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 75 Seite 239Everything from A to ZReference239
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