2015 BMW 5 SERIES ACTIVE HYBRID transmission fluid

Folding wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐
wise, the wipers may become damaged when
they are activated.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid contact between the washer fluid and
hot engine parts.
Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to
personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
Washer fluid reservoir
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Steptronic transmission
Selector lever positions
D Drive
Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car
washes, e.g.
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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 transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
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:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 136
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 165
Activate drive readiness 74
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 131
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 141
ActiveHybrid, system 31
Active Protection 133
Active seat, front 60
Active seat ventilation, front 61
Adapting to the course of the road, hybrid system 90
Adaptive brake assistant 136
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 133
Adaptive Light Control 105
Additives, oil 214
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 57
After washing vehicle 234
Airbags 109
Airbags, indicator/warning light 110
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 164
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 164
Air distribution, manual 163
Air flow, automatic climate control 163
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 165
Air pressure, tires 200 Alarm system 51
Alarm, unintentional 52
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 206
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 171
Alternative oil types 215
Ambient light 108
Animal detection, see Night Vision 127
Antifreeze, washer fluid 83
Antilock Brake System, ABS 136
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 136
Approved axle load 241
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 215
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 177
Arrival time 99
Ashtray 172
Ashtray, front 172
Ashtray, rear 173
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, ASSIST 77
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, eBOOST 77
Assistance when driving off 136
ASSIST, assistance for the combustion engine 77
Attentiveness assistant 133
AUTO H button 78 AUTO H button, refer to Au‐
tomatic Hold 78
AUTO intensity 163
Automatic car wash 233
Automatic climate con‐ trol 162
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 141
Automatic Curb Monitor 66
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 111
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 34
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 105
Automatic Hold 78
Automatic locking 50
Automatic recirculated-air control 164
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 44
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 83
Automatic trunk lid 45
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
AUTO program, intensity 163
Auto Start/Stop function 75
Auxiliary air conditioning 169
Average fuel consumption 99
Average speed 99
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 59
Backrest, width 59
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Unintentional alarm 52
Units of measure 102
Universal remote control 170
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 84
Unlocking/locking via door lock 43
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 41
Unlocking, settings 50
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 235
USB interface 175
V
Vanity mirror 172
Vehicle battery 225
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 225
Vehicle, break-in 182
Vehicle care 234
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 225
Vehicle paint 234
Vehicle storage 236
Vehicle wash 233
Ventilation 165
Venting, see ventilation 165
Vent, see ventilation 165
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 90
Warning displays, see Check Control 90 Warning messages, see
Check Control 90
Warning triangle 228
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 83
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 82
Washer system 81
Washing, vehicle 233
Water, hybrid system 34
Water on roads 185
Weights 241
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 41
Welcome lights 104
What to do after an acci‐ dent 231
Wheel base, vehicle 240
Wheel cleaner 235
Wheels, changing 205
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 200
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Width, vehicle 240
Window defroster, rear 164
Windows, powered 52
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 184
Windshield washer fluid 83
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 82
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 81
Windshield wiper 81
Winter storage, care 236
Winter tires, suitable tires 206
Winter tires, tread 204
Wiper 81
Wiper blades, replacing 220
Wiper fluid 83
Wiper, fold-out position 82
Wiper system 81 Wood, care 235
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working on the hybrid sys‐ tem 34
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 220
X
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