2018 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the vej hicle. Take the remote control with you whenexiting and lock the vehicle.
NOTE
If the vehicle is stationary, Automatic Hold enj
gages the parking brake and prevents the vehij
cle from rolling in a vehicle wash. There is a risk
of damage to property. Deactivate Automatic
Hold prior to entering the vehicle wash.
Overview
Automatic Hold
Establishing
function
readiness
of
Automatic
Hold
1.Switch on drive-ready state.2. Press button.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light lights up green.
Automatic Hold is functional. After every new vehicle start, the last sej
lected setting is active.
Automatic
Hold
holding
the
vehicle
Function readiness is established and the drivj er's door is closed.
After stepping on the brake pedal, for instancewhen stopping at a traffic light, the vehicle is auj
tomatically secured against rolling.
The indicator light lights up green.
Driving
away
Step on the accelerator pedal to drive off.
The brake is released automatically and the indij
cator light is no longer illuminated.
Activating
the
parking
brake
automatically
The parking brake is automatically set if drive- ready state is switched off while the vehicle is
being held by Automatic Hold or if the vehicle is
exited.
The indicator light changes from green
to red.
The parking brake is not set automatically, if the
drive-ready state is switched off, while the vehij
cle is coasting to a halt. Automatic Hold is deactij
vated.
Switching
function
readiness
off Press button.
The LED goes out.
The indicator light goes out.
Automatic Hold is switched off.
If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,
press additionally on the brake pedal, when
switching off.
Malfunction
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away, for inj
stance with a wheel chock, after existing the vej
hicle.
After
a
power
failure
To reestablish parking brake functionality after a power failure:1.Switch on standby state.2. Pull the switch while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is set
and then push.
This process may take a few seconds. Any
sounds associated with this are normal.
The indicator light is no longer illumij
nated as soon as the parking brake is
ready for operation again.
Turn
signal,
high
beams, headlight
flasher
Turn
signal
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
When driving and during operation of the turn
signals or hazard warning system, do not fold in the exterior mirrors, so that the signal lights on
the exterior mirror are easy to see.
Using
turn
signals
Press the lever past the resistance point.
Triple
turn
signal
activationLightly tap the lever up or down.
The triple turn signal duration can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Lighting"4."Exterior lighting"5."One-touch turn signal"6.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Signaling
briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash.
High
beams,
headlight
flasher Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
'xHigh beams on, arrow 1.'xHigh beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper
system
General
information
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is dry, as
this may damage the wiper blades or cause them to become worn more quickly.
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Safety
information
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damagemay occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipj
ers are folded in when switching on.
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper moj
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windj
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Switching
on
Press the lever up until the desired position is reached.
'xResting position of the wipers, position 0.'xRain sensor, position 1.'xNormal wiper speed, position 2.'xFast wiper speed, position 3.
When travel is interrupted with the wiper systemswitched on: when travel continues, the wipers
resume at their previous speed.
Switching
off
and
brief
wipe
Press the lever down.
'xSwitching off: press the lever down until it reaches its standard position.'xBrief wipe: press the lever down from the
standard position.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Rain
sensor
Concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time between wipes depending on the intensity of therainfall.
General
information The sensor is located on the windshield, directly
in front of the interior mirror.
Safety
information
NOTE
If the rain sensor is activated, the wipers can
accidentally start moving in vehicle washes. There is a risk of damage to property. Deactij
vate the rain sensor in vehicle washes.
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Activating
Press the lever up once from its standard posijtion, arrow 1.
Wiping is started.
The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.
If wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper operaj
tion is deactivated.
Deactivating
Press the lever back into the standard position.
Adjusting
the
rain
sensor
sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Upward: high rain sensor sensitivity.
Downward: low rains sensor sensitivity.
Windshield
washer
system
Safety
information
WARNING
The washer fluid can freeze onto the window at low temperatures and obstruct the view. There
is a risk of an accident. Only use the washer
systems, if the washer fluid cannot freeze. Use
antifreeze, if needed.
NOTE
When the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the
wash pump cannot work as intended. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use the
washer system when the washer fluid reservoir is empty.
Cleaning
the
windshield
Pull the lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the windj shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Windshield
washer
nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automatically
heated while standby state is switched on.
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Fold-away
position
of
the
wipersConcept
The fold-out position enables the wipers to be folded away from the windshield.
General
information Important, for instance when changing the wiper
blades or when folding out under frosty condij
tions.
Safety
information
WARNING
If the wipers start moving in the folded away state, body parts can be jammed or damagemay occur to parts of the vehicle. There is a risk
of injury or risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the vehicle is switched off when the wipers are in the folded away state and the wipj
ers are folded in when switching on.
NOTE
If the wipers are frozen to the windshield, the
wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper moj
tor can overheat when switching on. There is a risk of damage to property. Defrost the windj
shield prior to switching the wipers on.
Folding
away
the
wipers
1.Switch on standby state.2.Press and hold the wiper level down, until the wipers stop in a close to vertical position.3.Fold the wipers all the way away from the
windshield.
Folding
down
the
wipers
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
1.Fold the wipers back down onto the windj
shield.2.Switch on standby state and press and hold the wiper lever down again.3.Wipers return to their resting position and areready again for operation.
Washer
fluid
General
information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reserj
voir.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be
used.
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Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Safety
information
WARNING
Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful substances and are flammable. There is a risk of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instrucj
tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away
from ignition sources. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
materials out of reach of children.
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individualstates; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid
dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage
instructions on the washer fluid container.
Use of BMWss Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended.
WARNING
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on conj
tact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of inj
jury or risk of damage to property. Only add
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid resj
ervoir.
NOTE
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid
for the water-repelling effect on the windows
can lead to damage to the washing system.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not add silicon-containing additives to the washer
fluid.
NOTE
Mixing different windshield washer concenj trates or antifreeze can damage the washing
system. There is a risk of damage to property.
Do not mix different windshield washer concenj trates or antifreeze. Follow the information and
mixing ratios provided on the containers.
Overview
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the enj
gine compartment.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer concenj trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to injcorrect readings at temperatures below
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Safety
information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of an accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rollj
ing.
In order to ensure that the vehicle is secured against rolling away, follow the following:
'xSet the parking brake.'xOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
turn the front wheels in the direction of the
curb.'xOn uphill grades or on a downhill slope,
also secure the vehicle, for instance with a
wheel chock.
Selector
lever
positions
Drive
mode
D
Selector lever position for normal vehicle operaj
tion. All gears for forward travel are activated auj
tomatically.
Reverse
R Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Neutral
N The vehicle may be pushed or roll without power,
for instance in vehicle washes, refer to
page 136, in selector lever position N.
Parking
position
P Selector lever position, for instance for parking
the vehicle. The transmission blocks the drive wheels in selector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position P only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Selector lever position P is engaged automatij
cally in situations such as the following:
'xAfter the drive-ready state is switched off and selector lever position R, D or M/S is enjgaged.'xIf the driver's safety belt is unbuckled, the
driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationaryand selector lever position D, M/S or R is enj
gaged.'xAfter the standby state has been switched off
when selector lever position N is engaged.
Engaging
selector
lever
positions
General
information
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Functional
requirements
Only when the drive-ready state is switched on
and the brake pedal is depressed is it possible to
change from selector lever position P to another
selector lever position.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R
A selector lever lock prevents the following faulty
operation:
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'xUnintentional shifting from selector lever pojsition P into another selector lever position.1.Press and hold the button to release the sejlector lever lock.2.With the driver's safety belt fastened, briefly
push the selector lever in the desired direcj
tion, past a resistance point, if needed. The
selector lever automatically returns to the
center position when released.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
P
Press button P.
Rolling
or
pushing
the
vehicle
General
information In some situations, the vehicle is to roll without
its own power for a short distance, for instance in
a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
Engaging
selector
lever
position
N1.Switch on drive-ready state while pressing on the brake pedal.2.If necessary, release the parking brake.3.If necessary, switch off Automatic Hold, referto page 128.4.Depress the brake pedal.5.Touch the selector lever lock and engage sej
lector lever position N.6.Switch off drive-ready state.
In this way, standby state remains switched
on, and a Check Control message is disj
played.
The vehicle may roll.
NOTE
Selector lever position P is automatically enj
gaged when standby state is switched off.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not switch standby state off in vehicle washes.
Irrespective of standby state, the selector lever
position P is automatically engaged after approx.
35 minutes.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to
change the selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the transmission lock, if
needed, refer to page 138.
Kickdown Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal beyond the resistj ance point at the full throttle position.
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