2015 BMW 5 SERIES ACTIVE HYBRID engine overheat

DisplayREADY indicates drive readi‐
ness.
Starting the combustion engine Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Unattended vehicle
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of
danger.
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐
ning, set the parking brake and place the trans‐
mission in selector lever position P or N to pre‐
vent the vehicle from moving.◀
Repeated starting in quick succession
Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐
edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned,
posing a risk of overheating and damage to the
catalytic converter.◀
The combustion engine is started with Acti‐
vate drive, refer to page 74, readiness under
the following conditions:▷The drive system is not at operating tem‐
perature.▷The temperature of the hybrid system is
too high.▷The high-voltage battery has an insuffi‐
cient charge.
Driving away
1.Activate drive readiness.2.Engage selector lever position D, M/S or R.3.Release the parking brake.4.Drive away.
Deactivating drive readiness
After stopping the vehicle:
1.Engage selector lever position P.2.Press the Start/Stop button.3.Set the parking brake.
After parking the vehicle, you may hear noises
due to operation of the hybrid system, such as
for cooling of the high-voltage battery.
Before driving into a car wash So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐
serve instructions for going into an automatic
car wash, refer to page 233.
Auto Start/Stop function
The concept The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.
The system switches off the combustion en‐
gine when conditions for electric driving have
been met. The ignition or drive readiness re‐
mains switched on.
The tachometer registers 0 rpm. If necessary,
the combustion engine starts automatically.
The combustion engine is also stopped during
the trip when rolling out or braking. This driving
condition, in which the vehicle is travelling
without power and energy recovery is not ac‐
tive, is referred to as coasting, refer to
page 76.
Note The combustion engine is not switched off au‐
tomatically in the following situations:
▷The combustion engine is not at operating
temperature.▷The transmission selector lever is in posi‐
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HillsAvoid stressing the brakes
Avoid placing excessive stress on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brakes
wearing out and possibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking efforts. Other‐
wise the brakes may overheat and reduce
brake efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if needed.
Brake disc corrosion
Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the
brake pads are favored by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion will built up when the maximum
pressure applied to the brake pads during
braking is not reached - thus discs don't get
cleaned.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐
sponse - generally that cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops collecting under‐
neath the vehicle.
These traces of water under the vehicle are
normal.
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7.With the ignition turned on or the engine
running, reel on the compressor.
Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐
nutes
Do not allow the compressor to run longer than
10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat
and may be damaged.◀
Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi‐
nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a
tire inflation pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the
tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach
approx. 5 bar. Do not reel off the compressor at
this point.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not
reached:
1.Switch off the compressor.2.Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel.3.Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis‐
tribute the sealant in the tire.4.Inflate the tire again using the compressor.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be
reached, contact your service center.
Stowing the Mobility System
1.Unscrew the filling hose of the sealant con‐
tainer from the wheel.2.Unscrew the connection hose of the com‐
pressor from the sealant container.3.Connect the filling hose of the sealant con‐
tainer previously connected to the tire
valve with the available connector on the
sealant container.This prevents leftover sealant from escap‐
ing from the container.4.Wrap the empty sealant container in suita‐
ble material to avoid dirtying the cargo
area.5.Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐
cle.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐
sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the
tire.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
12 mph/20 km/h.
To correct the tire inflation pressure
1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose of the com‐
pressor directly onto the tire valve stem.3.Insert the connector into the power socket
inside the vehicle.4.Correct the tire inflation pressure to
2.5 bar.▷Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, reel
on the compressor.▷To reduce the pressure: press the but‐
ton on the compressor.
Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Replace the defective tire and the sealant con‐
tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi‐
ble.
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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
Recirculated-air mode 164 Seite 248ReferenceEverything from A to Z248
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