2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 wheel

Changing wheels
Hints
When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Position the vehicle jack only at the loca‐
tions shown
There are also hybrid components under the
vehicle that are faded by the underbody panel‐
ing.
Make sure not to damage any of the under‐
body paneling parts.
Otherwise, there is the risk of fatal injury from
electrocution due to damaged high-voltage
components.◀
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement
Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery registered on the vehicle by the service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charging the battery
General information Make sure that the battery is always suffi‐
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged pe‐
riods, longer than a month.
Hints
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 229, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
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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 55.
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 trunk.
In the glove compartment
Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid,
arrow 2.
In the trunk
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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CareVehicle features and optionsThis 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 to
the 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints
Note the following:▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 82, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 52.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
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Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
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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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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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Bar for tow-starting/towing 230
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 225
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 39
Battery, vehicle 225
Belts, safety belts 61
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 178
Blinds, sun protection 53
BMW ActiveHybrid 31
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 218
Bonus range, ECO PRO 192
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 178
Brake assistant 136
Brake assistant, adaptive 136
Brake discs, break-in 182
Brake force display 133
Brake lights, adaptive 133
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 133
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Brake pads, break-in 182
Braking, hints 185
Breakdown assistance 227
Break-in 182
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 102
Bulb replacement 220
Bulb replacement, front 221
Bulb replacement, rear 223
Bulbs and lights 220
Button, RES 144
Button, Start/Stop 73 Bypassing, refer to Jump-
starting 228
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 50
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 50
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 50
Camera lenses, care 236
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 153
Camera, Side View 155
Camera, Top View 157
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 178
Car battery 225
Car care products 234
Care, displays 236
Care, vehicle 234
Cargo 187
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 179
Cargo, securing 188
Cargo straps, securing cargo 188
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 38
Carpet, care 236
Car wash 233
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 184
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 218
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 177
Center console 16
Central locking system 44 Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 220
Changing wheels 225
Changing wheels/tires 205
CHARGE, energy recov‐ ery 77
Charge indicator, high-volt‐ age battery 88
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 90
Checking the engine oil level electronically 213
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 213
Children, seating position 69
Children, transporting safely 69
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 69
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 70
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 69
Child safety locks 72
Child seat, mounting 69
Child seats 69
Chrome parts, care 235
Cigarette lighter 172
Cleaning displays 236
Climate control 162
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 184
Climate control wind‐ shield 184
Clock 95
Closing/opening via door lock 43
Closing/opening with remote control 41
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation 48
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EeBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 77
ECO PRO 191
ECO PRO, bonus range 192
ECO PRO display 191
ECO PRO driving mode 191
ECO PRO mode 191
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 193
eDRIVE, electric driving 76
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 74
Electric driving, eDRIVE 76
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 87
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 213
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 136
Emergency detection, remote control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 197
Emergency Request 227
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 86
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 47
Energy recovery, CHARGE 77
Engine, automatic stop 75
Engine compartment 211
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 211
Engine coolant 216
Engine oil 213
Engine oil, adding 214
Engine oil additives 214
Engine oil change 215
Engine oil filler neck 214
Engine oil temperature 94 Engine oil types, alterna‐
tive 215
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 215
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 228
Engine temperature 94
Entering a car wash 233
Equipment, interior 170
Error displays, see Check Control 90
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 136
Exchanging wheels/tires 205
Exhaust system 184
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 67
Exterior mirrors 66
External start 228
External temperature dis‐ play 94
External temperature warn‐ ing 94
Eyes for securing cargo 188
F
Failure message, see Check Control 90
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 52
Fan, refer to Air flow 163
Filler neck for engine oil 214
Fine wood, care 235
First aid kit 228
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 231
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Flat tire, warning lamp 113, 116 Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 236
Floor mats, care 236
Fold-out position, wiper 82
Foot brake 185
Front airbags 109
Front-end collision warning with braking function 121
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 119
Front fog lights 107
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
Front lights 221
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 111
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 111
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 116
Fuel 198
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 99
Fuel filler flap 196
Fuel gauge 94
Fuel lid 196
Fuel quality 198
Fuel recommendation 198
Fuel, tank capacity 241
Functions, hybrid system 31
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 170
Gasoline 198
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 84
Gear shift indicator 96
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 172
Glass sunroof, powered 54
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