2017 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Lights
and
bulbs
General
information
Lights
and
bulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribuj
tion to vehicle safety.
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light source. These light-emitting diodes are related
to conventional lasers and are officially desigj nated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommendsthat you let a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop perform the work in case of a malfunction.
A spare light box is available from a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to page 297.
Headlight
glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the exj
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving 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 headlights switched
on, increasing humidity forms, for instance waj
ter droplets in the light, have the headlights
checked.
Safety
information 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.'

21-watt bulb, PY21W
Replacing
a
bulb1.In the wheel house, press the two retainer tabs and fold down the cover.2.Unscrew the bulb holder.3.Press the bulb gently into the bulb holder,
turn counterclockwise and remove it.4.Insert the new bulb.5.Mount the bulb holder.6.Mount the lid.
LED
front
fog
lights
Observe the safety information, refer to page 297.
LED front fog lights are made using LED techj nology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Tail
lights
General
information
Observe the safety information, refer to page 297.
All tail lights are designed with LED technolj ogy, with the exception of the two reversing
lights in the tailgate.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Reversing
light,
bulb
replacement
General
information
Observe the safety information, refer to page 297.
21-watt bulb, H21W.
Without
a
warning
triangle:
removing
the
panel1.Opening tailgate.2.Press the latch, arrow 1, and remove the
panel, arrow 2.
With
a
warning
triangle:
removing
the
holder
1.Opening tailgate.2.Remove, refer to page 304, the warning
triangle.3.Press both retainer tabs in the direction of the arrows, arrows 1, using the screwdriver
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move the holder of the warning triangle, arjrow 2.
Removing
the
hinge
covers
1.Open the two clamps on the hinge cover.2.On the expanding rivet, carefully pry outthe inside pin by a small distance using a
screwdriver. Then carefully pry out the exj
panding rivet all the way using the screwj
driver.3.Carefully lift off the hinge cover from the hinge arm, arrow 1, until the holding pin,
arrow 2, behind the trim panel is released.4.Pull the hinge cover downward and rej move.5.Remove the second hinge cover in the
same way.
Removing
the
interior
trim
1.Carefully pry out all eight expanding rivets
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holding pins, arrows 2, behind the interiortrim are released.3.Proceed accordingly on the other side.4.Carefully release the interior trim from the
tailgate, arrow 1, and, if necessary, pull the
cable with the plug from the switch unit, arj
row 2.5.Remove the interior trim.
Replacing
the
reversing
light
1.Turn the bulb holder in the direction indij
cated on the reflector and remove it.2.Press the bulb gently into the bulb holder,
turn counterclockwise and remove it.3.Mount the bulb holder.Installing
the
interior
trim1.Connect the cable to the switch unit, if
necessary. Make sure that the plug enj gages.2.Position the interior trim on the tailgate andsecure it with two expanding rivets.3.Press against the interior trim, arrows, so
that the four holding pins engage in the tailgate.4.Fasten the interior trim using the remaining
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6.Fasten the hinge cover using the expandj
ing rivet, arrow 1, and press onto the hinge
cover so that the holding pin engages in the tailgate, arrow 2.7.Close the clamps on the hinge cover.8.Attach the other hinge cover accordingly.9.Fasten the holder for the warning triangle
and attach the warning triangle or mount
the panel.
Vehicle
battery
General
information
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 anj other qualified service center or repair shop.
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that the vehicle battery be registered on the vehicle by a dealj
erss service center or another qualified service center 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.
Safety
information 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 thatare compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on
compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealerss service center.'

'yMemory function: store the positions
again.'yTime: update.'yDate: update.'yGlass sunroof: initialize the system.
Disposing
of
old
batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by adealerss 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 Safety
information WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload
electrical lines and components. There is a risk of fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse.Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a subjstitute of another color or amperage rating.'

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 laws and regulations
must be observed.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red light in the button flashes when the
hazard warning flashers are activated.
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.
Functional
requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle has been activated.'yStandby state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, such as if the airbags
trigger, an Emergency Request is automatij
cally initiated immediately after a severe accij
dent. Automatic Collision Notification is not afj
fected by pressing the SOS button.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
manually
1.Touch the cover.2.Press the SOS button and hold until the
LED on the microphone lights up green.'yThe LED is illuminated green when an
Emergency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control
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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
further steps to help you.
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.
Roadside
Assistance
Service
availability Roadside Assistance can be reached aroundthe clock in many countries. You can obtain asj
sistance 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 inside of the tailgate.
Press on the release, arrow 1, and swivel the cover down, arrow 2.
First-aid
kit General
information Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the first-aid kit
contents regularly.
Replace the articles prior to their expiration
date.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located in the left storage
compartment of the cargo area.
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