2016 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies bejtween the minimum and maximum marksin the filler neck.
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightlycounterclockwise to allow any excess
pressure to dissipate, then open it.3.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to the specified level; do not overfill.4.Turn the lid until there is an audible click.The arrows on the coolant reservoir andthe lid must point towards one another.5.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimijnated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmenj
tal protection regulations when disposj
ing of coolant and coolant additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
features
and
options
This 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.
BMW
maintenance
system The maintenance system indicates requiredmaintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the opj erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Rej
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubrij
cants, and wear materials are calculated sepaj rately. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into acj
count the driving conditions of the vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recogj
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Information on service requirements can be
displayed on the Control Display.Service
data
in
the
remote
control
Information on the required maintenance iscontinuously stored in the remote control. Thedealerss service center can read this data outand suggest a maintenance scope for the vehijcle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most
recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle batj
tery was disconnected are not taken into acj count.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop update the time-dependent maintenance projcedures, such as checking brake fluid and, if
necessary, changing the engine oil and the mij crofilter/activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
WarrantyInformation
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inj
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian modjels for additional information on service rejquirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that maintenance and repair be performed by a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Records of reguj
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Socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis
Safety
information NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an
intricate component intended to be used in
conjunction with specialized equipment to check the vehicless primary emissions system.
Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diagj nosis, or contact with the socket for Onboard
Diagnosis for other than its intended purpose,
can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates risks of personal and property damage. Given
the foregoing, the manufacture of your vehicle
strongly recommends that access to the socket for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a
dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or other persons
that have the specialized training and equipj
ment for purposes of properly utilizing the
socket for Onboard Diagnosis.'

Replacing
componentsVehicle
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.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in afold-down cover in the tailgate.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
Wiper
blade
replacement
Safety
information NOTE
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the windj shield can be damaged. There is a risk of propjerty damage. Secure the wiper arm when rejplacing the wiper blades and do not fold downthe wipers without the wiper blades installed.'

erss service center or another qualified servicecenter or repair shop.
A spare lamp box is available from a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to page 253.
Light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs) Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source. These light-emitting diodes, which are
related to conventional lasers, are officially
designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 253.
Headlight
glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the exj ternal lights in cool or humid weather. Whendriving with the lights switched on, the conj
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlight glass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the lights switched on,
increasing humidity forms, e.g., water droplets
in the lamp, the manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends having it checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Headlight
setting
The headlight adjustments can be affected by
changing lights and bulbs. After the headlight adjustment was changed, have it checked and,
if necessary, corrected by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.Safety
information
Lights
and
bulbs WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Conj
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they
have cooled off.'

Front
lights,
bulb
replacement
Xenon
headlights
Overview1Corner-illuminating lights2Parking lamp, daytime running lights3Low beams/high beams4Turn signal
Safety
information DANGER
There can be high voltage in the lighting
system. There is danger to life. The manufacj
turer of your vehicle recommends that the work on the lighting system including bulb rej
placement be performed by a dealerss service
center or another qualified service center or rej pair shop.'

55-watt bulb, H7.1.Fold open the cover in the engine compartjment.2.Unscrew the lid and remove it.3.Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise.4.Remove the bulb and replace it.5.Insert the new bulb and attach the cover inthe reverse order.LED
headlights
Overview1Corner-illuminating lights2Low beams/high beams3Parking lamp, daytime running lights4Turn signal5Side marker lights
Light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs)
All front lamps and side turn signals are dej signed with LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
LED
front
fog
lights
These front fog lights are made using LED technology. In the case of a malfunction, conj
tact a dealerss service center or another qualij fied service center or repair shop.
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. In the case of a malfunction,
contact a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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Tail
lamps,
bulb
replacement
Overview1Turn signal2Reversing lamp3Inside brake lamp4Rear lamp5Outside brake lamp6Rear reflector
Turn
signal,
outer
brake,
tail,
and
license
plate
lights
Observe the safety information, refer topage 253.
These lights feature LED technology. In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerssservice center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Lights
in
the
tailgate
Access
to
the
lights
1.Remove the three screws using the screw
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit.2.Fold away the cover.
Inside
brake
lamp
Observe the safety information, refer to page 253.
21-watt bulb, H21W.
The illustration shows the position of the bulb in the installed bulb holder.
Squeeze the clips together and remove the
bulb holder.
Press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn counj
terclockwise and remove.
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