2017 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Additional
remote
controlsAdditional remote controls are available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Loss
of
the
remote
controls
A lost remote control can be blocked and rej
placed by a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Malfunction
General
information
A Check Control message, refer to page 116,
is displayed.
Remote control detection by the vehicle may malfunction under the following circumstanj
ces:'yThe battery of the remote control is disj charged. Replacing the battery, refer to
page 56.'yInterference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipmentwith high transmitting power.'yShielding of the remote control due tometal objects.
Do not transport the remote control toj gether with metal objects.'yInterference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity to the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control tojgether with electronic devices.'yInterference of radio transmission by a
charging process of mobile devices, for inj stance charging of a mobile phone.'yThe remote control is in direct proximity ofthe wireless charging tray.
Place the remote control down at a differj
ent location.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be
unlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, refer to page 61.
Switching
the
drive-ready
state
on
via
emergency
detection
of
the
remote
control1.Hold the remote control with its back against the marked area on the steering
column.2.Switch on drive-ready state within 10 secj
onds.
If the remote control is not detected, slightly
change the position of the remote control and repeat the procedure.
BMW
display
key
General
information The BMW display key is supplied with a mej
chanical key. If the display key is used, the mej
chanical key should be carried with you, e.g., in
the wallet.
The display key supports all functions of the standard remote control.
In addition, the following functions are also available:
'yDisplay status of doors and windows.'yDisplay status of the anti-theft warning
system.'yWith parked-vehicle heating: operate
parked-vehicle heating.
Without parked-vehicle heating: operate parked-vehicle ventilation.'yCall up range with available fuel.'yDisplay service information.Seite 57Opening
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'yRemote Control Parking.
Safety
informationWARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock
the doors from the inside and lock themselves
in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the remote control with you so that the vehiclecan be opened from the outside.'

Display
General
information
The display is divided into the upper status line, the information area, and the lower status
line.
Upper
status
lineThe upper status line displays the following inj
formation:'y Vehicle secured.
Vehicle not secured.
'ySet time in the vehicle.'y Charge state of the display key batj
tery.
Information
area
The information area can be used to access injformation and perform additional functions.
If the information area contains more than one
page, then page indicators are shown beneath
the information.
The indicator for the current page has
been filled in.
Swipe to the right or left with a finger to
change between the pages.
If further information is available on a page, tap the appropriate symbol.
To return to the original page:
tap on the
symbol beneath the display.
Lower
status
lineThe lower status line indicates whether or not
the display key is within reception range, refer
to page 58.
'y"Connected": the display key is within rej
ception range.'y"Updated": the display key is not within rej ception range. It indicates when the last
data transfer from the vehicle took place.Switching
on/off
The display will go out automatically after a
brief period to conserve battery power.
To hide the display manually:
Press the button on the left side of the display
key. Overview, refer to page 58.
To show the display:1.Press the button on the left side of the disj
play key.2.Then, swipe with your finger from bottom
to top to unlock the screen lock.
To switch off the display to increase the usable
battery life:
1.Press and hold the button on the left side
of the display key for longer than 4 secj onds.2."OK"
To switch the display on:
Press the button on the left side of the display key.
Operating
concept
Depending on the equipment, there are up to
five main menus that provide access to the
sub-menus.
Main menuInformation/Function"Security
information" /
Door status.
Alarm system status. After alarm triggering: date,
time, and reason for triggerj
ing the alarm.
Window status.
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Main menuInformation/Function"Vehicle
information"Maintenance indicators of
Condition Based Service
CBS, refer to page 294.
Status of the roadside parkj
ing lights."Mobility info"Range with available fuel."Precondit.
setting"With parked-vehicle heating:
operate parked-vehicle heatj
ing, refer to page 217.
Without parked-vehicle heatj
ing: operate parked-vehicle
ventilation, refer to
page 217."R/C parking"Remote Control Parking, rej
fer to page 201.
Display
key
battery
General
information
Observe the following information:
'yIf the charge state of the display key batj tery declines, the display is switched off
automatically. The battery must be rej
charged so that the display can be
switched back on. The operability of the
standard buttons is retained until the batj
tery is completely discharged.'yCharge the battery for at least three hours
before using the display key for the first
time or if the key has not been used for an
extended period.'yThe display key can be used while it is bej ing charged. If the battery is fully disj
charged, it may take some time before the
display key can be used again.'yDue to the large number of USB chargers available on the market, it cannot be guarj
anteed that every charger will function
properly. The charging duration depends
on the charger used.'yDuring charging, the charger and the disj play key may become warm. At higher
temperatures, the display key may cause a
reduction in the charging current, and in isolated cases the charging process may
be interrupted temporarily.
Charging
'yConnect the display key via the micro-USB charging socket to a USB port.'yWith Steptronic transmission:
Place the display key into the middle of the
wireless charging tray in front of the cup holders.
Ensure that the display is facing up.
Close the tray cover.
Malfunction
General
information
A Check Control message is displayed.
BMW display key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstanj
ces:
'yThe battery of the display key is disj
charged. Charge the battery, refer to
page 60.'yInterference of the radio connection from
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'yInterference of the radio connection frommobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.'yInterference of radio transmission by a
charging process of mobile devices, for inj stance charging of a mobile phone.
Do not transport the display key together with
metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with the mechanical key.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
via
emergency
detection
of
the
BMW display
key
1.Hold the display key with its back againstthe marked area on the steering column.2.Switch on drive-ready state within 10 secj
onds.
If the display key is not detected, slightly change the position of the display key and rej
peat the procedure.
Resetting
the
BMW
display
key
If the charged display key cannot be switched on anymore or if the display does not respondto entries anymore, the display key can be rejset.
Press and hold the button on the left side of
the display key for at least 20 seconds, until
something appears on the display.
Integrated
key
General
information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without remote control using the integrated
key.
The integrated key also fits the glove compartj ment.
Safety
information WARNING
For some country-specific variants, unj
locking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehij
cle while being exposed to extreme temperaj tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lockthe vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.'

Unlocking/locking
via
the
door
lock1.Pull the door handle outward with the left
hand and hold it.2.Guide one finger of the right hand from the back under the cover, feel for the release
there, press outwards, and at the same time press the cover to the right with the
left thumb.3.Unlock or lock the door lock using the intej
grated key.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.
Alarm
system
The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is
locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via
the door lock.
In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle
with the remote control, if necessary through
emergency detection of the remote control, rej
fer to page 57.
Buttons
for
the
central
locking
system
General
information In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking Press the button with the front doorsclosed.
'yThe fuel filler flap remains unlocked.'yThe vehicle is not secured against theft
when locking.
Unlocking
Press button.
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Opening'yPress button to unlock the doorstogether, and then pull the door
handle above the armrest.'yFront doors: pull the door handle on the door to open the door. The other doors rej
main locked.'yBack doors: pull twice on the door handle on the door to be opened; the first time unj
locks the door, the second time opens it. The other doors remain locked.
Comfort
Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activatj
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote conj
trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the
vehicle's interior.
General
information
Comfort Access supports the following funcj
tions:
'yUnlocking and locking the vehicle.'yConvenient closing.'yOpening tailgate.'yOpening and closing the tailgate with no-
touch activation.
Functional
requirements
'yTo lock the vehicle, the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle near
the doors.'yThe next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx. 2 seconds.Unlocking
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Locking
The driver's door must be closed.
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger for approx. 1 second without grasping the door handle.
This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.
Convenient
closing
Safety
information WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can
be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.'

Closing
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a
closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it
there without grasping the door handle.
This corresponds to pressing and holding the button
on the remote control.
In addition to locking, the windows and the
glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors fold in.
Open
tailgate
General
information
If you open the tailgate via Comfort Access,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place
the remote control in the cargo area.
Safety
information WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear during opening and closing.'