2017 BMW 5 SERIES GRAN TURISMO Owners Manual

Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further steps to help you under certain circumj
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deterj
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.'yIf the LED is flashing green, but the BMWResponse Center can no longer be heardvia the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Rej
quest is automatically initiated immediately afj ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Notij
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Roadside
Assistance
Service
availability Roadside Assistance can be reached aroundthe clock in many countries. You can obtain asjsistance there in the event of a vehicle breakj
down.
Roadside
Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed via iDrive or a connection to Roadj
side Assistance can be established directly.
Warning
triangle
The warning triangle is located on the left in
the cargo area.
Release the Velcron fastener to remove it.
First-aid
kit General
information Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contentsregularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first-aid kit is generally located in a storj
age compartment on the right side in the cargo area.
To remove it, raise the cover by the corner, see
arrow.
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If your vehicle is equipped with Integral ActiveSteering, the first-aid kit is located in a storage
compartment under the cargo area floor.
To take it out, lift the cover.
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 caj
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety
information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not touch any componentsthat are under voltage.'

aid terminal of the vehicle providing assisj
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 ofthe battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
negative terminal of the battery, or to the 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 inj creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to bestarted in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successj
ful, wait a few minutes before making anj
other attempt in order to allow the disj
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the rej verse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing Safety
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 brakj
ing function. There is a risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.'

In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll, projceed as follows:1.Switch on the ignition.2.Depress brake pedal.3.Engage selector lever position N.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able tochange the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, rej
fer to page 86, if needed.
Towing
other
vehicles
General
information Switch on the hazard warning system, dependj
ing on local regulations.
If the electrical system has failed, clearly idenj
tify the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a warning triangle in the rear window.
Safety
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 willnot be possible to control the vehicle's rejsponse. There is a risk of an accident! Makesure that the gross vehicle weight of the towjing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to betowed.'

Safety
informationNOTE
If the tow fitting is not used as intended,
there can be damage to the vehicle or to the
tow fitting. There is a risk of property damage. Observe the notes on using the tow fitting.'

CareVehicle
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.
Vehicle
washes
General
information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can damj age the vehicle.
Steam
blaster
and
high-pressure
washer
Safety
information NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure washj
ers, components can be damaged due to the
pressure or temperatures being too high.
There is a risk of property damage. Maintain
sufficient distance and do not spray too long
continuously. Follow the operating instructions for the high-pressure washer.'

In this way, the ignition remains switchedon, and a Check-Control message is disj
played.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatij
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is a risk of property damage. Do not switch drive-ready stateoff in vehicle washes.'

Leather
care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased wear and premature degradation of the leathersurface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, clean leather and provide leather care
roughly every two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently bej
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Upholstery
material
care
General
information
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber clothwith a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Safety
information NOTE
Open Velcron fasteners on articles of
clothing can damage the seat covers. There is
a risk of property damage. Ensure that any Velj
cron fasteners are closed.'