2016 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Overview
Button
in
the
vehicle
Active Blind Spot Detection
Radar
sensors
The radar sensors are located in the rear bumper.
Switching
on/off Press button.
'yOn: the LED lights up.'yOff: the LED goes out.
Settings are stored for the profile currentlyused.
Display
Lamp
in
the
exterior
mirror
housing
Prewarning
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror housj ing indicates when there are vehicles in the
blind spot or approaching from behind.
Acute
warning If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly
and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing
flashes brightly.
The warning stops when the turn signal is
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the
critical zone.
Brief
flashing A brief flashing of the lamp during vehicle unj
locking serves as system self-test.
System
limits
Safety
information WARNING
The system can react incorrectly or not
at all due to the system limits. There is a risk of
accidents or risk of property damage. Observe the information regarding the system limits
and actively intervene, if needed.'

Functional
limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:'yWhen a vehicle is approaching at a speed much faster than your own.'yIn heavy fog, rain or snowfall.'yIn tight curves or on narrow lanes.'yIf the bumper is dirty or iced up, or coveredwith stickers.'yIf cargo protrudes.
A Check Control message is displayed when
the system is not fully functional.
For
US
owners
only The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is govj
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
'yNBG009014A.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
'yThis device may not cause harmful interj
ference, and'ythis device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes tothese devices could void the user's authority tooperate this equipment.
Brake
force
display
Concept
Additional brake lamps indicate emergency
braking to the traffic behind. This can reduce
the risk of a rear-end collision.
General
information'yDuring normal brake application, the outer brake lights light up.'yDuring heavy brake application, the innerbrake lights additionally light up.
Active
Protection
General
information
The Active Protection safety package consists
of systems that are independent of each other:
'yAttentiveness assistant.'yPreCrash.'yPostCrash.
Attentiveness
assistant
Concept
The system can detect decreasing alertness or
fatigue of the driver during long, monotonous trips, e.g., on highways. In this situation, it is
recommended that the driver takes a break.
Safety
information WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess
one's physical state. An increasing lack of
alertness or fatigue may not be detected or not
be detected in time. There is a risk of an accij
dent. Make sure that the driver is rested and
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alert. Adjust the driving style to the traffic conj
ditions.'

'yAutomatic closing of the windows.'yAutomatic closing of the glass sunroof.'yFor vehicles equipped with Comfort Seats:
automatic positioning of the backrest for
the front passenger seat.
After a critical driving situation without an accij
dent, the front safety belts are loosened again.
All other systems can be restored to the dej sired setting.
If the belt tension does not loosen automatij
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the safety belt using the red button in the buckle. Fasten
the safety belt before continuing on your trip.
PostCrash
Concept
In the event of an accident, the system can
bring the vehicle to a halt automatically without
intervention by the driver in certain situations.
This can reduce the risk of a further collision
and the consequences thereof.
Harder
vehicle
braking It can be necessary to bring the vehicle in cerj
tain situations to a halt quicker.
Here, a higher braking pressure must be genj
erated for a short period when pressing the brake pedal than during automatic braking.This interrupts automatic braking.
Interrupting
automatic
braking
It can be necessary to interrupt automatic
braking in certain situations, e.g., for an evasive
maneuver.
Interrupt automatic braking:
'yBy pressing the brake pedal.'yBy pressing the accelerator pedal.
At
standstill After coming to a halt, the brake is releasedautomatically.
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Driving
stability
control
systemsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
ABS is operational every time you start the enj gine.
Brake
assistant When you apply the brakes rapidly, this systemautomatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking disj
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
Adaptive
brake
assistant In combination with the Active Cruise Control,
this system ensures that the brakes respond
even more rapidly when braking in critical sitj
uations.Drive-off
assistant
Concept
This system supports driving off on inclines. The parking brake is not required.
Driving
off
with
the
drive-off
assistant1.Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.2.Release the foot brake and drive off withj
out delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may roll back slightly.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducjing engine speed and by applying brakes tothe individual wheels.
General
information Dynamic Stability Control detects, e.g., the foljlowing unstable driving conditions:
'yFishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.'yLoss of traction of the front wheels, which
can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 142, is a version of the DSC where forj
ward momentum is optimized.
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Safety
informationWARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj tem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the rej
spective situations.'

When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxijmum traction. Driving stability is limited duringacceleration and when driving in curves.
Therefore, drive with appropriate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:'yWhen driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.'yWhen freeing vehicle from deep snow or driving off from loose ground.'yWhen driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating
DTC
Dynamic
Traction
Control
Activating
DTC Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instruj
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
Deactivating
DTC Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicaj
tor lamp go out.
Indicator/warning
lights
If DTC is activated, TRACTION is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DTC Dyjnamic Traction Control is activated.
xDrive xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your vej
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC further optimize traction and driving dynamics.The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably disjtributes the drive forces to the front and rear
axles as demanded by the driving situation and
road surface.
HDC
Hill
Descent
Control
Concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that autoj matically controls vehicle speed on steep downhill gradients. Without applying the
brakes, the vehicle moves at slightly more than walking speed. It the brakes are actively apj
plied, the system distributes force according to
the traction.
Vehicle stability and maneuverability are imj proved on downhill gradients.
Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When
driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed
and then keeps its speed constant.
Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever
position D or R.
Increasing
or
decreasing
vehicle
speed
Specify desired speed in the range from apj
prox. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/25 km/h
using the rocker switch of the cruise control on
the steering wheel. Vehicle speed can be
changed by lightly accelerating.'yPress the rocker switch up to the point of
resistance: the speed increases gradually.'yPress up the rocker switch past the point
of resistance: the speed increases while
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'yPress the rocker switch down past thepoint of resistance: when driving forward,the speed decreases to approx.
6 mph/10 km/h; when reversing, the speed
decreases to approx. 4 mph/6 km/h.
Activating
HDC
Press button; the LED above the button
lights up.
Deactivating
HDC Press button again. The LED goes out.HDC is automatically deactivated above
approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The selected speed is displayed
in the speedometer.
'yGreen: the system is actively
braking the vehicle.'yOrange: the system is on
standby.
Malfunction
A message is displayed in the instrument clusj
ter. HDC is not available, e.g., due to elevated brake temperatures.
Adaptive
Drive
The
concept
Adaptive Drive includes the following systems:'yDynamic Drive, refer to page 144.'yDynamic Damping Control, refer to
page 144.
The system increases driving stability and drivj
ing comfort.
Dynamic
Drive The
conceptThe system reduces the lateral inclination of
the vehicle that occurs during rapid driving in curves or during quick evasive maneuvers.
Driving stability and driving comfort are inj creased under all driving conditions. The sysj
tem utilizes active stabilizer bars on the front
and rear axles that react immediately to all drivj ing situations.
Programs The system offers two different programs.
Select the programs via the Driving Dynamics
Control.
SPORT Sporty tuning for greater driving agility.
COMFORT
Comfort-oriented tuning for optimal comfort.
Dynamic
Damping
Control
Concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle moj
tion when using a dynamic driving style or travj eling on uneven road surfaces.
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