2015 BMW 5 SERIES ACTIVE HYBRID service

Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No 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.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.
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.◀
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Technical dataVehicle 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 tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW ActiveHybrid 5Width with mirrorsinches/mm82.8/2,102Width without mirrorsinches/mm73.2/1,860Heightinches/mm57.6/1,464Lengthinches/mm193.4/4,913Wheelbaseinches/mm116.9/2,968Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m39.7/12,1Seite 240ReferenceTechnical data240
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Coasting 76
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 80
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 81
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 75
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 140
Comfort Access 47
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 139
Compressor 206
Computer, refer to On-board computer 98
Condensation on win‐ dows 163
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 186
Condition Based Service CBS 218
Confirmation signal 50
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Contact with water, hybrid system 34
Continued driving with a flat tire 114 , 117
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 101
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 136
Convenient opening with the remote control 41
Coolant 216
Coolant level 216
Coolant temperature 94
Cooling function 164
Cooling, maximum 164
Cooling system 216
Cornering light 105
Corrosion on brake discs 186 Cosmetic mirror 172
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 41
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 42
Cruise control 148
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 141
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 141
Cruising range 95
Cupholder 178
D
Damage, tires 204
Damping control, dy‐ namic 138
Data, technical 240
Date 95
Daytime running lights 105
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 75
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 163
Dehumidifying, air 164
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 99
Digital clock 95
Dimensions 240
Dimmable exterior mirrors 67
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 67
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 80
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Display in windshield 102
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 107
Displays, cleaning 236
Displays, hybrid system 88
Disposal, coolant 217
Disposal, vehicle battery 226 Distance control, refer to
PDC 150
Distance to destination 99
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 43
Door lock, refer to Remote control 38
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 44
DRIVE, driving with combus‐ tion engine 77
Drive-off assistant 136
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 136
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 118
Drive readiness in detail 74
Drive readiness states 73
Drive readuness, deacti‐ vate 75
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 118
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 138
Driving instructions, break- in 182
Driving instructions, hybrid system 182
Driving mode 138
Driving notes, general 184
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 136
Driving tips 184
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE 77
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 136
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 137
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 138
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 136
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Gross vehicle weight, ap‐proved 241
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 77
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 171
Hazard warning flashers 227
Head airbags 109
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 105
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 50
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 42
Headlight flasher 81
Headlight glass 221
Headlights 221
Headlights, care 234
Headlight washer system 81
Head restraints 57
Head restraints, front 62
Head restraints, rear 64
Head-up Display 102
Head-up Display, care 236
Heavy cargo, stowing 188
Height, vehicle 240
High-beam Assistant 106
High beams 81
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 106
High-voltage battery, charge indicator 88
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 183
High-voltage system, safety 34
Hills 186
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 136
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 178 Homepage 6
Hood 211
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 46
Hot exhaust system 184
HUD Head-up Display 102
Hybrid system, adapting to the course of the road 90
Hybrid system, at a glance 31
Hybrid system, automatic de‐ activation 34
Hybrid system, contact with water 34
Hybrid system, displays 88
Hydroplaning 185
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 94
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 94
Identification marks, tires 202
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 38
Ignition off 73
Ignition on 73
Indication of a flat tire 113 , 116
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 90
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 90
Individual air distribution 163
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 39
Inflation pressure, tires 200
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 116
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 98 Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM 113
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Instrument cluster 87
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 87
Instrument lighting 107
Integrated key 38
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 227
Intelligent Safety 118
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 163
Interior equipment 170
Interior lights 107
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 41
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 42
Interior motion sensor 52
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 67
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 67
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 95
Interval mode 81
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 225
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 84
Jump-starting 228
K
Key/remote control 38
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Key Memory, refer to Per‐sonal Profile 39
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 84
Knee airbag 110
L
Lamp replacement 220
Lamp replacement, front 221
Lamp replacement, rear 223
Lane departure warning 130
Lane margin, warning 130
Language on Control Dis‐ play 101
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 188
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 70
Leather, care 234
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 223
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
LED light 223
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 221
Length, vehicle 240
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 223
Light alloy wheels, care 235
Light control 105
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 221
Lighter, front 173
Lighter, rear 173
Lighting 104
Lighting, speaker 108
Lights 104
Lights and bulbs 220
Light switch 104
Load 188
Loading 187
Lock, door 43 Locking/unlocking via door
lock 43
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 41
Locking, automatic 50
Locking, settings 50
Locking via trunk lid 45
Lock, power window 53
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 72
Low beams 104
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 106
Lower back support 59
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 188
Lumbar support 59
M
Maintenance 218
Maintenance require‐ ments 218
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 95
Maintenance system, BMW 218
Make-up mirror 172
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 90
Manual air distribution 163
Manual air flow 163
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 77
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 85
Manual operation, door lock 43
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 66
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 197
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 151
Manual operation, rearview camera 153 Manual operation, Side
View 156
Manual operation, Top View 157
Marking on approved tires 205
Marking, run-flat tires 206
Massage seat, front 60
Master key, refer to Remote control 38
Maximum cooling 164
Maximum speed, display 96
Maximum speed, winter tires 206
Measure, units of 102
Medical kit 228
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 65
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 98
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 90
Microfilter 165
Minimum tread, tires 204
Mirror 66
Mirror memory 65
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 185
Mobility System 206
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 221
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 69
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N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 62
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 64
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 235
New wheels and tires 205
Night Vision 127
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 127
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 230
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 219
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 219
Object detection, see Night Vision 127
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 154
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 198
Odometer 94
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Officially use hybrid sys‐ tem 182
Oil 213
Oil, adding 214
Oil additives 214
Oil change 215
Oil change interval, service requirements 95
Oil filler neck 214
Oil types, alternative 215
Oil types, approved 215
Old batteries, disposal 226
On-board computer 98 Onboard monitor, refer to
Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 220
Opening/closing via door lock 43
Opening and closing 38
Opening and closing, without remote control 43
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 41
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 48
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 164
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 94
P Paint, vehicle 234
Parallel parking assistant 158
Park Distance Control PDC 150
Parked-car ventilation 168
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 186
Parking aid, refer to PDC 150
Parking assistant 158
Parking brake 77
Parking lights 104
Parking with Automatic Hold 78
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 66
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 154
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 150
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 127 Pedestrian warning with city
braking function 124
Personal Profile 39
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 40
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 55
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 53
Plastic, care 235
Power failure 226
Power sunroof, glass 54
Power windows 52
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 200
Pressure warning FTM, tires 116
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 39
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 55
Protective function, win‐ dows 53
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 216
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 38
Radio ready state 73
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 81
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 166
Rear lights 223
Rear socket 174
Rearview camera 152
Rearview mirror 66
Rear window defroster 164
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Recommended fuelgrade 198
Recommended tire brands 205
Refueling 196
Remaining range 95
Remote control/key 38
Remote control, auxiliary air conditioning, key 169
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 42
Remote control, univer‐ sal 170
Replacement fuse 226
Replacing parts 220
Replacing wheels/tires 205
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 144
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 141
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 148
Reserve warning, refer to Range 95
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 113
Residual cooling 168
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 165
Retaining straps, securing cargo 188
Retreaded tires 205
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Roadside parking lights 105
Roller sunblinds 53
RON recommended fuel grade 198
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 241
Roof-mounted luggage rack 188
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 230 RSC Run Flat System Com‐
ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 206
Rubber components, care 235
Run-flat tires 206
S Safe braking 185
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 62
Safety belts 61
Safety belts, care 235
Safety of the high-voltage system 34
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 133
Safety switch, windows 53
Safety systems, airbags 109
Saving fuel 190
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 220
Screw thread, refer to Screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 231
Sealant 206
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 61
Seat heating, front 60
Seat heating, rear 60
Seating position for chil‐ dren 69
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 65
Seats 57
Seat ventilation, front 61
Selection list in instrument cluster 98
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 84
Sensors, care 236 Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 218
Service requirements, dis‐ play 95
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 141
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 148
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 50
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 101
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 65
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 85
Shoulder support 60
Side airbags 109
Side View 155
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 50
Silent Start, electric drive readiness 74
Sitting safely 57
Size 240
Slide/tilt glass roof 54
Smallest turning radius 240
Smoker's package 172
Snow chains 210
Socket 173
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 219
SOS button 227
Spare fuse 226
Speaker lighting 108
Specified engine oil types 215
Speed, average 99
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 99
Speed limiter, display 96
Speed Limit Information 96
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