2018 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

'x"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Depending on the vehicle equipment and counj
try version, this setting may not be offered.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4. "Tailgate" or "Tailgate and
door(s)"5.Select desired setting:'x"Tailgate"
The tailgate is opened.'x"Tailgate and door(s)"
The tailgate is opened and the doors are
unlocked.
Adjusting
the
last
seat,
mirror,
and
steering
wheel
position
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Driver profiles"3.Select driver profile.
The setting can be made for the driver
profile marked with this symbol.
4."Last seat position automatic"
When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat and exterior mirrors resume their last set posij
tions. When the drive-ready state is switched on,
the steering wheel is moved to its last set posij
tion.
The most recent position is independent of the positions saved via the seat memory.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4.Deactivate or activate the desired confirmajtion signals.'x"Flash for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, lockj
ing by one.'xWith alarm system:
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two honks of the
horn, locking by one.
Automatic
locking
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4.Select desired setting:'x"Lock automatically"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is opened
after unlocking.'x"Lock after starting to drive"
The vehicle locks automatically after you
drive off.
Automatic
unlocking
Via iDrive:
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After drive-ready state is switched off bypressing the Start/Stop button, the locked vej
hicle is automatically unlocked.
Folding
mirrors
automatically
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4."Fold mirrors in when locked"
Locking the vehicle folds in the exterior mirj rors automatically. Unlocking the vehicle auj
tomatically folds out the exterior mirrors.
Establishing
idle
state
after
opening
the
front
doors
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Doors/Key"4."Turn off after door opening"
Opening the front doors establishes the idle
state, refer to page 41.
Alarm
system
General
information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
'xOpening a door, the hood or the tailgate.'xMovements in the car's interior.'xChanges in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during atj
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the vehicle.'xDisconnected battery voltage.'xImproper use of the socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis.
The alarm system signals these changes visually and acoustically:
'xAcoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic alarm may be suppressed.'xVisual alarm:
By flashing the exterior lighting.
Switching
on/off
When you unlock and lock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or with Comfort Access, the alarm system is switched off and on at the
same time.
Opening
the
doors
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is
opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 99.
Opening
the
tailgate
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The tailgate can be opened even when the alarmsystem is switched on.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and monij
tored again provided the doors are locked. The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic
mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourjself in a dangerous situation.
'xPress button on the remote control
and hold for at least 3 seconds.'xBriefly press the button on the remote control three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Indicator
light
on
the
interior
mirror'xThe indicator light flashes briefly every 2 secj onds:
The alarm system is switched on.'xIndicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are not correctly closed. Correctly closed access
points are secured.
When the still open access points are closed,
interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.'xThe indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.'xThe indicator light flashes after unlocking unj til drive-ready state is switched on, but nolonger than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt
alarm
sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is
towed.
Interior
motion
sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Avoiding
unintentional
alarms
General
information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized
action occurred.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:'xIn automatic vehicle washes.'xIn duplex garages.'xDuring transport on trains carrying vehicles, at
sea or on a trailer.'xWith animals in the vehicle.'xAt the gas station: if the vehicle is locked after refueling starts.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion senj
sor can be switched off in such situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press the remote control button againwithin 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is
locked.
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 secj
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
Switching
off
the
alarm
'xUnlock the vehicle using the remote control, if needed, through emergency detection of
the remote control, refer to page 81.'xWith Comfort Access: if you are carrying the
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Power
windows
Safety
information
WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure thatthe area of movement of the windows is clear
during opening and closing.
Overview
Power windows
Safety switch
Functional
requirements The windows can be operated under the followj
ing conditions.
'xStandby state is established.'xDrive-ready state is established.'xThe remote control is in the car's interior.
Opening
'xPress the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is being held.'xPress the switch beyond the resistance
point.The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening via the remote control, refer
to page 79.
Closing
'xPull the switch to the resistance point.
The window closes while the switch is
being held.'xPull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically if the door
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 88.
Jam
protection
system
General
information
If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as a
window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window opens slightly.
Safety
information
WARNING
Accessories on the windows such as antennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of inj jury. Do not install accessories in the area of
movement of the windows.
Closing
without
the
jam
protection
system
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might
prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
The window closes with limited jam protecj
tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
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2. Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
The window closes without jam protection.
Safety
switch
Concept
The safety switch in the driver's door can be used to prevent children, for instance from openjing and closing the rear windows using theswitches in the rear.
Switching
on/off Press button.
The LED lights up if the safety function
is switched on.
Rear
window
rollersunblind
Overview
Button for the roller sunblind.
Operation Press the button to open the closed
roller sunblind or to close the open roller
sunblind.
If the button is pressed again during the movej
ment, the roller sunblind is moved in the oppoj
site direction.
System
limits If you are no longer able to move the roller sunjblind after having activated it consecutively anumber of times, the overheating protection
mechanism is active. The system is blocked for a
limited time to prevent overheating. Let the sysj tem cool.
The roller sunblind cannot be moved at low intej
rior temperatures.
Roller
sunblinds,
rear
sidewindows
WARNING
With closed roller sunblinds and open windows,
the roller sunblinds can be loaded heavily while driving due to the wind. The roller sunblindscan be damaged and compromise the occuj
pants. There is a risk of injury. Do not open the
windows while driving if the roller sunblinds are
closed.
Pull out the roller sunblind at the strap and hook
it onto the bracket.
Glass
sunroof
General
information
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are opj
erated using the same switch.
The glass sunroof is ready for operation when
standby state is switched on.
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Safety
information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the glass
sunroof is clear during opening and closing.
Overview
Opening/closing the glass sunj roof.
Functional
requirements
The glass sunroof can be operated under the folj
lowing conditions.
'xStandby state is established.'xDrive-ready state is established.'xThe remote control is in the car's interior.
Lifting/closing
glass
sunroof
Push switch briefly upward.
'xThe closed glass sunroof tilts
and the sun protection opens
slightly.'xThe opened glass sunroof
closes until it is in the tilted
position. The sun protection
does not move.'xThe tilted glass sunroof closes.
Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
separately
'xPress the switch in the desired
direction to the resistance
point and hold it there.
Holding down the switch
opens the sun protection. If
the sun protection is already
fully open, the glass sunroof
opens.
The glass sunroof closes
while the switch is being held.
If the glass sunroof is already
closed or in the tilted position,
the sun protection closes.'xPress the switch in the desired direction past the resistance point.
The sun protection opens automatically. If the
sun protection is already fully open, the glass
sunroof opens automatically.
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If the
glass sunroof is already closed or in the tilted
position, the sun protection closes automatij
cally.
Pressing the switch upward stops the motion.
Opening/closing
the
glass
sunroof
and
sun
protection
together
Briefly press the switch twice insuccession in the desired direcjtion past the resistance point.
The glass sunroof and sun proj
tection move together. Pressing
the switch upward stops the motion.
Convenient opening via the remote control, refer
to page 79.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 88.
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Comfort
positionIn some models, the wind noises in the car's injterior are lowest when the glass sunroof is notfully open. In these models, the automatic funcjtion initially only opens the glass sunroof up to
this comfort position.
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sunj
roof fully.
Jam
protection
system
General
information If the closing force exceeds a certain value when
closing the glass sunroof, the closing operation is interrupted once the roof reaches the half-openposition, or it is stopped when closing from the
tilted position.
The glass sunroof opens slightly.
Closing
from
the
open
position
without
jam
protection
If there is an external danger, proceed as follows:1.Push the switch forward past the resistancepoint and hold.
The glass sunroof closes with limited jam
protection. If the closing force exceeds a spej
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.2.Push the switch forward again past the resistj
ance point and hold until the glass sunroof closes without jam protection. Make sure that
the closing area is clear.Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
jam
protection
If there is an external danger,push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes without jam protection.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption
General
information After a power failure during the opening or closjing process, the glass sunroof can only be operjated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized under the following
conditions.'xThe vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.'xThe drive-ready state is established.'xThe external temperature is above
41 

Seats,
mirrors,
and
steering
wheelVehicle
features
andoptions
This chapter describes all standard, country-spejcific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarilyavailable in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selectedoptions or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Sitting
safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs of
the occupants can make a vital contribution to
relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seating
position plays an important role. Follow the inforj mation in the following chapters:
'xSeats, refer to page 104.'xSafety belts, refer to page 107.'xHead restraints, refer to page 108.'xAirbags, refer to page 167.
Seats
Safety
information
WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead to unj
expected movements of the seat. Vehicle conj
trol could be lost. There is a risk of an accident.
Only adjust the seat on the driver's side when
the vehicle is stationary.
WARNING
With a backrest inclined too far to the rear, the
efficacy of safety gear, including safety belts
can no longer be ensured. There is a risk of
sliding under the safety belt in an accident.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Adj just the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the
backrest so that it is in the most upright posij tion as possible and do not adjust again while
driving.
WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of movej
ment of the seat is clear prior to any adjustj
ment.
Electrically
adjustable
seats
General
information The seat adjustment for the driver's seat is
stored for the driver profile currently used. When
the vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the position is automatically retrieved if the funcjtion, refer to page 97, is activated for this purj
pose.
The current seat position can be stored using the memory function, refer to page 114.
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