2016 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 5 battery

dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop to ensure that all
comfort features are fully available and that any
Check Control messages of these comfort fea‐
tures 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.
Information
CAUTION
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12V on-board network
can be overloaded or damaged. There is risk of
property damage. Only connect battery charg‐
ers for the vehicle battery to the starting aid
terminals in the engine compartment.◀
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 237, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After 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 57.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop
or take them to a collection point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Information WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is risk
of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse
and do not replace a nonworking fuse with a
substitute of another color or amperage rat‐
ing.◀
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.
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steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located in the container
on the inside of the trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
First-aid kit
Information Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located in the container on
the inside of the trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
Jump-starting
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Do not touch any components
that are under voltage.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Vehicles with hybrid drive cannot be used for
jump-starting.
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PreparationCAUTION
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during
jump-starting. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Make sure that no body contact occurs.◀1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
WARNING
If the jumper cables are connected in the
incorrect order, sparks formation can occur.
There is risk of injuries. Pay attention to the
correct order during connection.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables CAUTION
Swapping the positive and negative ter‐
minals can permanently damage components
of the hybrid system or the vehicle electronics.
There is risk of property damage. Be careful
not to swap the positive and negative termi‐
nals. Take note of the label next to the positive terminal.◀
Before you begin, switch off all unnecessary
electronic systems/power consumers, such as
the radio, on the assisting and receiving vehi‐
cles.
1.Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g. approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Information CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is risk of property damage. The vehicle should
only be transported on a loading platform.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse. There is risk of an accident! Make sure
that the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve‐
hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.◀
CAUTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can
occur. There is risk of property damage. Cor‐
rectly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting.◀
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What to do after an accidentInformation WARNING
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. After an accident, do not touch
any high-voltage components such as orange
colored high-voltage cables or parts that are in
contact with exposed high-voltage cables.◀
WARNING
Fluids in the high-voltage battery are cor‐
rosive. There is risk of injuries. Do not touch
fluids escaping from the high-voltage battery.◀
General information
If you are involved in an accident with your ve‐
hicle, compliance with the following additional
safety precautions is required with regard to
the high-voltage system:▷Secure the crash site.▷Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or
firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is
equipped with a high-voltage system.▷Engage selector lever position P, apply the
parking brake, and switch off the ignition or
deactivate drive readiness.▷Lock the vehicle after exiting.▷Do not inhale any gases esliding from the
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WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the
safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect
of the safety belts. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Use only a mild soapy solution
for cleaning the safety belts.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the switchs to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit
the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's floor area. Use
floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle and
can be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clear‐
ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor mats
are securely fastened again after they were re‐
moved, e.g. for cleaning.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.Displays/Screens/protective glass of
the Head-up Display
CAUTION
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of
any kind can damage the surface of displays
and screens. There is risk of property damage.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.◀
CAUTION
The surface of displays can be damaged
with improper cleaning. There is risk of prop‐
erty damage. Avoid pressure that is too high
and do not use any scratching materials.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Clean the protective glass of the Head-up Dis‐
play using a microfiber cloth and commercially
available dish-washing soap.
Long-term
For idle phases that last several weeks, park
the vehicle with a fully charged battery if possi‐
ble. Your dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop can ad‐
vise you on what to consider when storing the
vehicle for longer than six weeks.
CAUTION
The high-voltage battery can be dam‐
aged by excessive discharge. There is risk of
property damage. Before storing the vehicle
for an extended period, ensure that the high-
voltage battery is fully charged. If necessary,
charge the high-voltage battery by driving the
vehicle. Regularly check the charging state. Do
not allow the vehicle to sit idle for longer than
four weeks with a charging state below approx.
80 %.◀
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Battery replacement, vehiclebattery 232
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 39
Battery, vehicle 232
Belts, safety belts 62
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 183
Blinds, sun protection 54
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 225
Bonus range, ECO PRO 198
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 183
Brake assistant 141
Brake assistant, adaptive 141
Brake discs, break-in 188
Brake force display 138
Brake lights, adaptive 138
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 138
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 231
Brake pads, break-in 188
Braking, hints 191
Breakdown assistance 235
Break-in 188
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 105
Bulb replacement 227
Bulb replacement, front 228
Bulb replacement, rear 231
Bulbs and lights 227
Button, RES 149
Button, Start/Stop 75
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 236 C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 51
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 51
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 51
Camera lenses, care 244
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 157
Camera, Side View 160
Camera, Top View 161
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder 183
Car battery 232
Car care products 242
Care, displays 244
Care, vehicle 242
Cargo 193
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 184
Cargo, securing 194
Cargo straps, securing cargo 194
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 38
Carpet, care 244
Car wash 241
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 190
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 225
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 182
Center console 16
Central locking system 44
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7 Changing parts 227
Changing wheels 232
Changing wheels/tires 211
CHARGE, energy recov‐ ery 79
Charge indicator, high-volt‐ age battery 91
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 93
Checking the engine oil level electronically 219
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 219
Children, seating position 71
Children, transporting safely 71
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 71
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 73
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 72
Child safety locks 74
Child seat, mounting 72
Child seats 71
Chrome parts, care 243
Cigarette lighter 177
Cleaning displays 244
Climate control 167
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 190
Climate control wind‐ shield 190
Clock 98
Closing/opening via door lock 43
Closing/opening with remote control 41
Closing the trunk lid with no- touch activation 49
Clothes hooks 184
Coasting 79
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Combination switch, see Turnsignals 82
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 77
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 144
Comfort Access 47
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 144
Compressor 212
Condensation on win‐ dows 170
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 192
Condition Based Service CBS 225
Confirmation signal 51
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Contact with water, hybrid system 34
Continued driving with a flat tire 119 , 122
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 104
Controller 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 141
Convenient opening with the remote control 42
Coolant 223
Coolant level 223
Coolant temperature 97
Cooling function 168
Cooling, maximum 168
Cooling system 223
Cornering light 110
Corrosion on brake discs 192
Cosmetic mirror 177
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 41
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 42 Cruise control 152
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 146
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 146
Cruising range 98
Cupholder 183
D
Damage, tires 210
Damping control, dy‐ namic 143
Data, technical 248
Date 98
Daytime running lights 110
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 77
Defrosting, see Windows, de‐ frosting 170
Dehumidifying, air 168
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 103
Digital clock 98
Dimensions 248
Dimmable exterior mirrors 69
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 69
Direction indicator, see Turn signals 82
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 90
Display in windshield 105
Display lighting, see Instru‐ ment lighting 112
Displays, cleaning 244
Displays, hybrid system 91
Disposal, coolant 224
Disposal, vehicle battery 233
Distance control, see PDC 154
Distance to destination 103
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 43 Door lock, see Remote con‐
trol 38
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 44
DRIVE, driving with combus‐ tion engine 79
Drive mode 143
Drive-off assistant 141
Drive-off assistant, see DSC 141
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 123
Drive readiness in detail 76
Drive readiness states 75
Drive readuness, deacti‐ vate 77
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 123
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 143
Driving instructions, break- in 188
Driving instructions, hybrid system 188
Driving notes, general 190
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 141
Driving tips 190
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE 79
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 141
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 142
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 143
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 141
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 142
E eBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 79
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