2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 ECU

Power failureAfter a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e.g.:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof: initialize the system, refer to
page 54.
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 Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting 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, arrow.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting is located in the container on
the inside of the trunk lid.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
Safety of the hybrid system Hybrid system workYour vehicle's hybrid system is a self-con‐
tained system. Safety is ensured as long as no
work is performed on the technical compo‐
nents.
Thus, have work on the vehicle, for instance
retrofitting accessories, performed by the
service center or a workshop that works ac‐
cording to BMW specifications with appropri‐
ately trained personnel.
Maintenance and repairs
Have maintenance and repair work per‐
formed only by a service center or a workshop
that works according to BMW specifications
with appropriately trained personnel. Other‐
wise, there is the risk of fatal injury from elec‐
trocution due to the high-voltage system's
high voltage.◀
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Hybrid system: contact with water
The hybrid system is typically safe even in the
following example situations:▷Water in the footwell, for instance after a
rainstorm when sunroof was kept open.▷Vehicle is in water but only up to the al‐
lowed height.▷Liquid eslides in the cargo area.
In these cases there is no risk of injury from
electrocution. Other damage to the vehicle is
possible.
Hybrid system: automatic
deactivation
If an accident occurs, the hybrid system is
switched off automatically to prevent risk of
danger to occupants and other traffic.
Read the information on What to do after an
accident, refer to page 227.
What to do after an accident Hints After an accident
After an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components such as orange colored
high-voltage cables or parts that are in contact
with exposed high-voltage cables. Otherwise,
there is the risk of fatal injury from electrocu‐
tion due to the system's high voltage.◀
Esliding fluids
Do not touch any fluids esliding from the
high-voltage battery, or the skin can sustain
chemical burns.◀
General information
If you are involved in an accident with your ve‐
hicle, compliance with the following additional
safety precautions is required with regard to
the high-voltage system:
▷Secure the crash site.▷Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or
firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is
equipped with a high-voltage system.▷Engage selector lever position P, apply the
parking brake, and reel off the ignition or
deactivate drive readiness.▷Lock the vehicle after exiting.▷Do not inhale any gases esliding from the
high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a
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Carpets and floor matsNo objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.
Displays/monitors Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.Long-term For idle phases that last several weeks, park
the vehicle with a fully charged battery if possi‐
ble. Your service center can advise you on
what to consider when storing the vehicle for
longer than six weeks.
Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for ex‐
tended periods with a low charging state
Before storing the vehicle for an extended pe‐
riod, check the battery charge indicator to en‐
sure that the high-voltage battery is fully
charged. If necessary, charge the high-voltage
battery by driving the vehicle. Check the
charge level regularly, and if needed recharge
the high-voltage battery by driving the vehicle.
Don't allow battery charge status to drop too
low - it will damage the battery.◀
Note Follow the instructions for discharging thehigh-voltage battery, refer to page 181.Seite 231CareMobility231
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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
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Language on Control Dis‐play 99
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 186
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 68
Leather, care 229
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 218
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 218
LED light 218
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 216
Length, vehicle 234
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 218
Light alloy wheels, care 230
Light control 103
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 216
Lighter, front 170
Lighter, rear 171
Lighting 102
Lighting, speaker 106
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 40
Light reel 102
Lights 102
Lights and bulbs 215
Load 186
Loading 185
Lock, door 41
Locking/unlocking via door lock 41
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 39
Locking, automatic 48
Locking, settings 48
Locking via trunk lid 42
Lock, power window 51
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 70
Low beams 102 Low beams, automatic, refer
to High-beam Assistant 104
Lower back support 57
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 186
Lumbar support 57
M
Maintenance 213
Maintenance require‐ ments 213
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 93
Maintenance system, BMW 213
Make-up mirror 170
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 88
Manual air distribution 161
Manual air flow 161
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 75
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 83
Manual operation, door lock 41
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 64
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 194
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 149
Manual operation, rearview camera 151
Manual operation, Side View 154
Manual operation, Top View 155
Marking on approved tires 203
Marking, run-flat tires 204
Massage seat, front 58
Master key, refer to Remote control 36
Maximum cooling 162 Maximum speed, display 94
Maximum speed, winter tires 204
Measure, units of 100
Medical kit 223
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 63
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 96
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 88
Microfilter 163
Minimum tread, tires 202
Mirror 64
Mirror memory 63
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 182
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 216
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 67
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 60
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 62
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 230
New wheels and tires 203
Night Vision 124
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RES button 142
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 139
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 146
Reserve warning, refer to Range 93
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 111
Residual cooling 166
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
Retaining straps, securing cargo 186
Retreaded tires 203
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 219
Roadside parking lights 103
Roller sunblinds 52
RON recommended fuel grade 196
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 235
Roof-mounted luggage rack 186
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 225
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 204
Rubber components, care 230
Run-flat tires 204
S Safe braking 183
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 60
Safety belts 59
Safety belts, care 230
Safety of the hybrid sys‐ tem 226 Safety Package, refer to Ac‐
tive Protection 131
Safety reel, windows 51
Safety systems, airbags 107
Saving fuel 188
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 215
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 226
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 59
Seat heating, front 58
Seat heating, rear 58
Seating position for chil‐ dren 67
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 63
Seats 55
Seat ventilation, front 59
Selection list in instrument cluster 96
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 82
Sensors, care 231
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 213
Service requirements, dis‐ play 93
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 223
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 139
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 146
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 48
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 99
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 63 Shift paddles on steering
wheel 83
Shoulder support 58
Side airbags 107
Side View 153
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 48
Silent Start, electric drive readiness 72
Sitting safely 55
Size 234
Slide/tilt glass roof 52
Smallest turning radius 234
Smoker's package 170
Snow chains 204
Socket 171
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 213
SOS button 222
Spare fuse 221
Speaker lighting 106
Specified engine oil types 210
Speed, average 97
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 97
Speed limiter, display 94
Speed Limit Information 94
Speed warning 98
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 137
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 98
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 137
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 83
Stability control systems 134
Standing air conditioning, re‐ mote control 49
Start/Stop button 71
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