2017 BMW 5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO Owners Manual

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 therear compartment in the trunk, refer topage 190.
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 propj
erty damage. Secure the wiper arm when rej
placing the wiper blades and do not fold down
the 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 242.
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 242.
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.'

LED
headlightsOverview1Corner-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.
Tail
lamps,
bulb
replacement
Overview1Turn signal2Rear lamp3Inside brake lamp4Reversing lamp5Outside brake lamp
Turn
signal,
brake,
tail,
and
license
plate
lights
Observe the safety information, refer topage 242.
These lights feature LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Lights
in
the
tailgate Observe the safety information, refer topage 242.
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Access
to
the
lights1.Remove the four screws using the screw
driver from the onboard vehicle tool kit.2.Pull down the cover with a firm tug.3.Pull off the connector toward the left.4.Replace the bulb.Inside
brake
lamp
Please contact a dealer's service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop to replace the brake lamp.
Reversing
lamp
16-watt bulb, W16W.
Turn the bulb, pull it out, and replace it.
Vehicle
battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be rej quested from a dealerss service center or anjother qualified service center or repair shop.
Battery
replacement NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehij cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealerss service center.'

erss service center or another qualified servicecenter or repair shop to ensure that all comfortfeatures are fully available and that any Check
Control messages of these comfort features
are no longer displayed.
Charging
the
battery
General
information
Make sure that the battery is always suffij
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
A discharged battery is indicated by a
red indicator lamp.
The battery may need to be charged in the folj
lowing cases:'yWhen making frequent short-distance
drives.'yIf the vehicle is not used for more than a month.
Safety
information
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board netj work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
a risk of property damage. Only connect batj tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compartj
ment.'

In
the
glove
compartment
Push the handle up, arrow 1, and open the lid,
arrow 2.
In
the
cargo
area
Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow.Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red lamp in the button flashes with the
hazard warning flashers switched on.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Rej
quest can be made through the system.
General
information Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable conj
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle hasbeen activated.'yThe radio-ready state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at thebutton lights up green.'yThe LED illuminates green when the Emerj
gency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control
Display, the Emergency Request can be
aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estabj
lished.'yThe LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the Emergency Request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
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