2016 BMW 5 SERIES SEDAN height

of unexpected movement of the seat back‐
rest.◀
On the front passenger seat
Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passenger
airbags
If a child restraint system is used in the front
passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐
senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐
creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐
bags are activated, even with a child restraint
system.◀
After installing a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the front passenger
side are deactivated.
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags automatically, refer to page 110.
Seat position and height
Before installing a child restraint system, move
the front passenger seat as far back as possi‐
ble and bring it up to medium height to obtain
the best possible position for the belt and to
offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐
dent.
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,
move the passenger seat carefully forward un‐
til the best possible belt guide position is
reached.Child seat security
The rear safety belts and the front passenger
safety belt can be permanently locked to fas‐
ten child restraint systems.
The front passenger safety belt can be perma‐
nently locked to fasten child restraint systems.
Locking the safety belt
1.Pull out the strap completely.2.Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.3.Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it
tight against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
Unlocking the safety belt
1.Unbuckle the belt buckle.2.Remove the child restraint system.3.Allow the strap to be pulled in completely.
LATCH child restraint system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐
dren.Note
Follow manufacturer's information for
LATCH child restraint systems
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint
systems, observe the operating and safety in‐
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On the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Brightness"4.Turn the controller.
When the low beams are activated, the bright‐
ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Adjusting the height
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Height"4.Turn the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Setting the rotation
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Head-Up Display"3."Rotation"4.Turn the controller.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Special windshield
The windshield is part of the system.
The shape of the windshield makes it possible
to display a precise image.
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐
ages from being displayed.
Therefore, have the special windshield re‐
placed by a service center only.
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Switching on/off
Switching on/off manually Press button.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on if needed.
Display
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed
on the Control Display.
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show
the position of the front of the vehicle.
Brightness With the Side View switched on:
1. "Brightness"2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the Side View switched on:
1. "Contrast"2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.System limits
The cameras lidture a maximum range of
330 ft/100 m.
Top View
The concept Top View provides assistance in parking and
maneuvering. The area around the doors and
the road area around the vehicle are shown on
the Control Display for this purpose.
General information
The image is lidtured by two cameras
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the
rearview camera.
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and
rear.
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the
exterior mirrors are detected early.
Hints Check the traffic situation as well
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐
dent could result from road users or objects
that are not lidtured by the camera.◀
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Top View
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This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.
Driving through water Observe water level and speed
Do not exceed the maximum water level
and maximum speed; otherwise, the vehicle's
engine, the electrical systems and the trans‐
mission may be damaged.◀
Drive though calm water only and only if it is
not deeper than 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this
height, no faster than walking speed, up to
3 mph/5 km/h.
Braking safely
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand‐
ard feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations needed.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid
any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef‐
fort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
In certain braking situations, the perforated
brake discs can cause functional problems.
However, this has no effect on the perform‐
ance and operational reliability of the brake.
Objects within the range of movement
of the pedals
No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,
press brake pedal ever so gently every few
miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other traffic.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills Avoid stressing the brakes
Avoid placing excessive stress on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brakes
wearing out and possibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking efforts. Other‐
wise the brakes may overheat and reduce
brake efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if needed.
Brake disc corrosion
Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the
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Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
RSC – Run-flat tires
Run-flat tires, refer to page 224, are labeled
with a circular symbol containing the letters RSC marked on the sidewall.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire treadSummer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
Tire damage
General information
Inspect your tires often for damage, foreign
objects lodged in the tread, and tread wear.
Hints
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles
can cause serious damage to wheels, tires and
suspension parts. This is more likely to occur
with low-profile tires, which provide less cush‐
ioning between the wheel and the road. Be
careful to avoid road hazards and reduce your
speed, especially if your vehicle is equipped
with low-profile tires.
Indications of tire damage or other vehicle de‐
fects:
▷Unusual vibrations while driving.▷Unusual handling such as a strong ten‐
dency to pull to the left or right.
Damage can, e. g., be caused by driving over
curbs, road damage, or similar things.
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Never reach into the engine compart‐
ment
Never reach into spaces or gaps in the engine
compartment; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐
jury, e.g., from rotating or hot parts.◀
Danger of injury when the hood is open
There is a danger of injury from protrud‐
ing parts when the hood is open.◀1.Pull the lever.2.Press the release handle and open the
hood.3.Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.Closing the hood
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely.◀
Danger of jamming
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16
in/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
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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 5 Series SedanWidth 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/m39.4/12-39.7/12.1Seite 258ReferenceTechnical data258
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H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 73
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 173
Hazard warning flashers 245
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 137
Head airbags 108
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 104
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 104
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 76
Headlight glass 239
Headlights 239
Headlights, care 252
Headlight washer system 77
Head restraints 53
Head restraints, front 58
Head restraints, rear 60
Head-up Display 101
Head-up Display, care 254
Heavy cargo, stowing 193
Height, vehicle 258
High-beam Assistant 105
High beams 76
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 105
Hill Descent Control HDC 137
Hills 190
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 135
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 183
Homepage 6
Hood 229
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 42
Hot exhaust system 189
HUD Head-up Display 101
Hydroplaning 189 I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 93
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 93
Identification marks, tires 220
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 69
Ignition on 69
Indication of a flat tire 112 , 115
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 88
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 88
Individual air distribution 166
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 211
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 115
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 97
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 139
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Instrument cluster 84
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 84
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 85
Instrument lighting 106
Integral Active Steering 139
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29 Intelligent Emergency Re‐
quest 245
Intelligent Safety 117
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 166
Interior equipment 172
Interior lights 106
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 48
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 63
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 63
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 94
Interval mode 77
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 243
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 80
Jump-starting 246
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 43
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 80
Knee airbag 109
L Lamp replacement 238
Lamp replacement, front 239
Lamp replacement, rear 241
Lane departure warning 129 Seite 266ReferenceEverything from A to Z266
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