2016 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

'yEngaging selector lever position N.'yUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do notleave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

Safety
switch
General
information
The safety switch in the driver's door can be
used to prevent children, e.g., from opening and closing the rear windows using the
switches in the rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the safety function is switched off automatically.
Switching
on
and
off Press button.
The LED lights up if the safety funcj
tion is switched on.
Roller
sunblinds General
information
If you are no longer able to move the roller sunj
blind for the rear window after having activated
it a number of times in a row, the system is
blocked for a limited time to prevent overheatj ing. Let the system cool.
The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot
be moved at low interior temperatures.
Driver's
door
controls
Roller
sunblind
for
rear
window Press button.
Roller
sunblinds
for
the
rear
side
windows
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook
it onto the bracket.
WARNING
With closed roller sunblinds and open
windows, the roller sunblinds can be loaded
heavily while driving due to the wind. The roller
sunblinds can be damaged and compromise
the passengers. There is risk of injuries. Do not
open the windows while driving if the roller
sunblinds are closed.'

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do notleave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

the tilted position during closing. The glass
sunroof reopens slightly.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
pinch
protection
If there is an external danger, proceed as folj
lows:1.Press the switch forward beyond the rej
sistance point and hold.
The pinch protection is limited and the
glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing
force exceeds a certain threshold.2.Press the switch forward again beyond the resistance point and hold until the glass
sunroof closes without jam protection. Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
pinch
protection
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes withj
out jam protection.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After a power failure during the opening orclosing process, the glass sunroof can only be
operated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized when the vehicle
is stationary and the engine is running.
During the initialization, the glass sunroof
closes without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Initializing
the
system
Press the switch up and hold ituntil the initialization is comj
plete:
Initialization begins within
15 seconds and is completed
when the glass sunroof and sliding visor are completely closed.Seite 52ControlsOpening
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SettingsVehicle
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.
Sitting
safely
The ideal seating position meeting the needs
of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:'ySafety belts, refer to page 57.'yHead restraints, refer to page 59.'yAirbags.
Seats
Safety
information WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of an accij dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's sidewhen the vehicle is stationary.'

Seat
tilt
Move switch up or down.
Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired direction.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forj
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Height
Push switch up or down.
Backrest
tilt
Move switch forward or backward. Electrically
adjustable
seats
Overview
1Thigh support2Forward/back, height, tilt3Shoulder support4Backrest width5Lumbar support6Backrest, head restraint
General
information
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored
for the profile currently used. When the vehicle
is unlocked via the remote control, the position
is automatically retrieved if the Function is actij
vated for this purpose.
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Forward/backward
Push switch forward or backward.
Height
Push switch up or down. Seat
tilt
Move switch up or down.
Backrest
tilt
Move switch forward or backward.Thigh
support
Multifunctional
seat
Push switch forward or backward.
Lumbar
support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adj
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar rej gion of the spine. The lower back and the
spine are supported for upright posture.
'yPress the front/rear section
of the switch:
The curvature is increased/
decreased.'yPress the upper/lower secj
tion of the switch:
The curvature is shifted up/ down.Seite 55SettingsControls55
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Backrest
widthTo adjust the lateral support, the width of thebackrest can be changed using the side wings.
Press button on the correj
sponding side
Shoulder
support
The shoulder support supports the back in the
shoulder area:
'yResults in a relaxed seating position.'yReduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Press button on the corresponding side.
Active
seat
The
concept Active adjustment of the seat cushion's conj
tours reduces muscular tension and fatigue to help prevent lower back pain.
Overview
Press button. The LED lights up.
Front
seat
heating
Overview
Seat heating
Switching
on Press button once for each temperajture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mij
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated auj
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
When ECO PRO is activated, the heater output
is reduced.
Switching
off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs go out.
Temperature
distribution
The heating action in the seat cushion and
backrest can be distributed in different ways.
About iDrive:
1."Climate"2."Front seat heating"Seite 56ControlsSettings56
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