2018 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Airbag
systemAirbag system and belt tensioner are not
working.
Have the vehicle checked immediately
by a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Parking
brake The parking brake is set.
Release the parking brake, refer to page 128.
Brake
system Braking system impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked immediately by a dealerss service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop.
Yellow
lights Anti-lock
Braking
System
ABS Braking force boost may not be working.
Avoid abrupt braking. Take the longer
braking distance into account.
Have the system immediately checked
by a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces. The vehicle
is stabilized. Reduce speed and modify
your driving style to the driving circumstances.
The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfuncj
tioned.
Have the system immediately checked by a dealj
erss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
DSC, refer to page 199.DSC
Dynamic
Stability
Control
is
deactivated
or
DTC
Dynamic
Traction Control
is
activated
DSC is deactivated or DTC is activated.
DSC, refer to page 199, and DTC, refer
to page 201.
Flat
Tire
Monitor
FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss oftire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Flat Tire Monitor, refer to page 321.
Tire
Pressure
Monitor
TPM The indicator light lights up: the TirePressure Monitor reports a low tire inflaj
tion pressure or a flat tire. Follow the inj
formation in the Check Control message.
The indicator light flashes and then continuously
lights up: no flat tire or loss of tire inflation presj sure can be detected.'xInterference caused by systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leaving the area of the interference, the system autoj
matically becomes active again.'xIn the case of tires with special approval: TPM was unable to complete the reset. Rejset the system again.'xA wheel without TPM wheel electronics ismounted: have it checked by a dealerss servj
ice center or another qualified service center
or repair shop as needed.'xMalfunction: have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Tire Pressure Monitor, refer to page 314.
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Steering
systemSteering system may not be working.
Have the system checked by a dealerss
service center or another qualified servj
ice center or repair shop.
Emissions'xThe warning light lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.'xThe warning light flashes under certain cirj
cumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive misfiring in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the sysj
tem checked immediately; otherwise, serious
engine misfiring within a brief period can serij
ously damage emission control components, in particular the catalytic converter.
Socket for Onboard Diagnosis, refer topage 339.
Green
lights
Safety
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats The safety belt is buckled on the correj
sponding rear seat.
Turn
signal Turn signal switched on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
light indicates that a turn signal bulb has
failed.
Turn signal, refer to page 130.
Parking
lights,
headlight Parking lights or headlights are switched
on.
Parking light/low beams, automatic headlight
control, refer to page 160.
Lane
departure
warning The indicator light lights up: the system
is activated. At least one lane marking was detected and warnings can be isj
sued.
Lane departure warning, refer to page 185.
Front
fog
lights Front fog lights are switched on.
Front fog lights, refer to page 164.
High-beam
Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.High beams are switched on and off auj
tomatically depending on the traffic sitj
uation.
High-beam Assistant, refer to page 162.
Automatic
Hold Automatic Hold is activated. The vehicle
is automatically held in place when it is
stationary.
Automatic Hold, refer to page 128.
Blue
lights High
beams High beams are switched on.
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Hiding
Check
Control
messages
Press and hold button on signal lever.
Continuous
display
Some Check Control messages are displayed continuously and are not cleared until the malj
function is eliminated. If several malfunctions ocj cur at once, the messages are displayed consecj
utively.
The messages can be hidden for approx. 8 secj onds. After this time, they are displayed again
automatically.
Temporary
display
Some Check Control messages are hidden autoj
matically after approx. 20 seconds. The Check
Control messages are stored and can be disj
played again later.
Displaying
stored
Check
Control
messages
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3.Move the Controller to the left.4. "Check Control"5.Select the SMS text message.Display
Check
Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored.
SMS
text
messages SMS text messages in combination with a symj
bol in the instrument cluster explain a Check
Control message and the meaning of the indicaj
tor/warning lights.
Supplementary
SMS
text
messages Additional information, such as the reason for an
error or malfunction or the required action, can
be called up via Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be auj
tomatically displayed on the Control Display.
Further
help
Depending on the Check Control message, furj ther help can be selected.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3.Move the Controller to the left.4. "Check Control"5.Select the desired text message.6.Select desired setting:'x"Call BMW Accident Assistance"
Contact BMW Roadside Assistance.'x"Service request"
Contact a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair
shop.'x"BMW Roadside Assistance"
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Display additional information about the
Check Control message in the Integrated
Owner's Manual.
Messages
after
trip
completion
Special messages displayed while driving aredisplayed again after drive-ready state isswitched off.
Fuel
gauge
Concept
The current fill level of the fuel tank is displayed.
General
informationVehicle tilt position may cause the display tovary.
Information on refueling, refer to page 290.
Instrument
cluster
without
enhanced
features:
display
An arrow beside the fuel pumpsymbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features:
display
An arrow beside the fuel pumpsymbol shows which side of the
vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.
The current range is displayed as
numerical value.
Indicator
light
In
the
instrument
cluster
The yellow indicator light illuminates,
once the fuel reserve is reached.
Tachometer
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning
field. In this range, the fuel supply is reduced to protect the engine.
Shift
point
indicator
Concept
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the shift point indicators on the tachometer indicate the
maximum shift point at which the best possible
acceleration can be achieved.
Functional
requirement
Shift lights are shown when the SPORT or SPORT PLUS driving program is activated.
Switching
on
shift
lights Steptronic Sport transmission:
1.Select SPORT or SPORT PLUS using Drivj
ing Dynamics Control.2.Activate the M/S manual mode of the transj
mission.
Display
'xCurrent engine speed is displayed in the
tachometer.'xArrow 1: successive yellow illuminated fields indicate an increase in the speed.'xArrow 2: successive orange illuminated fields
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'xArrow 3: the field lights up red. Do not waitany further to shift.
When the maximum permissible speed is
reached, the entire display flashes and the supj
ply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect the
engine.
Standby
state
and
drive-ready
state
The letters OFF in the tachomej
ter indicate that drive-ready state
is switched off and standby state
is switched on.
The letters READY in the tachj
ometer indicate that the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready to start the engine automatically.
For further information, see Idle state, standby
state, and drive-ready state, refer to page 41.
Engine
temperature
Display
'xCold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end.
Drive at moderate engine and
vehicle speeds.'xNormal operating temperaj
ture: the pointer is in the midj
dle or in the lower half of the
temperature display.'xHot engine: the pointer is at the high end of
the temperature range. In addition, a Check Control message is displayed.
Check the coolant level, refer to page 336.
Indicator
light
In
the
instrument
cluster
A red indicator light is displayed.
External
temperature
General
information
If the indicator drops to +37 

With a low remaining range, a Check Controlmessage is briefly displayed. With a dynamicdriving style, for instance taking curves aggresj
sively, the engine function is not always ensured.
The Check Control message appears continuj
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Safety
information
NOTE
With a driving range of less than 30 miles/50 km the engine may no longer have
sufficient fuel. Engine functions are not enj sured anymore. There is a risk of damage toproperty. Refuel promptly.
Instrument
cluster
without
enhanced
features:
display
The current range is displayed as
numerical value at the bottom of
the speedometer.
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features:
display
The current range is displayed as
numerical value next to the fuel
gauge.
Service
requirements
Concept The function displays the service requirements
and the corresponding maintenance scopes.
General
information After switching on drive-ready state, the instruj
ment cluster briefly displays available driving disj
tance or time to the next scheduled maintej nance.
A service advisor can read out the current servj
ice requirements from your remote control.
Some information on service requirements can
also be shown on the BMW display key.
Display Detailed
information
on
service
requirements
More information on the type of service required may be displayed on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3.Move the Controller to the left.4. "Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and lej gally mandated inspections are displayed.5.Select an entry to call up detailed information.
Symbols
Symj
bolsDescriptionNo service is currently required.The deadline for scheduled maintej nance or a legally mandated inspecj
tion is approaching.The service deadline has already
passed.
Entering
appointment
dates
Enter the dates for the mandatory vehicle injspections.
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are set correctly.
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Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3.Move the Controller to the left.4. "Service required"5."Vehicle inspection"6."Date:"7.Select the desired setting.
Automatic
Service
Request
Data regarding the service status or legally manj dated vehicle inspections is automatically transj
mitted to your dealerss service center before your
vehicle is due for service.
You can check when your dealerss service center was notified.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle status"3.Move the Controller to the left.4. "Teleservice Call"
Gear
shift
indicator
Concept
The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear for the current driving situation.
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and counj
try version, the gear shift indicator is active in the
manual mode of the Steptronic transmission and with manual transmission.
Steptronic
transmission:
displaying
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are disj
played in the instrument cluster.
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the enj
gaged gear is displayed.ExampleDescriptionFuel efficient gear is set.Shift into fuel efficient gear.
Speed
Limit
Info
Speed
Limit
Info
Concept
Speed Limit Info shows the current maximum permitted speed in the instrument cluster.
General
information The camera in the area of the interior mirror dej
tects traffic signs at the edge of the road as well
as variable overhead sign posts.
Traffic signs with extra symbols are considered and compared with the vehicle's onboard data.The traffic sign will then be either displayed or igj
nored depending on the situation.
The system takes into account the information
stored in the navigation system and also displays
speed limits present on routes without signs.
Safety
information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing visibility
and traffic situation. There is a risk of an accij
dent. Adjust driving style to traffic conditions.
Watch traffic closely and actively intervene
where appropriate.
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OverviewCamera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror clean and clear.
Displaying
Speed
Limit
Info
General
information
Depending on the vehicle equipment, Speed
Limit Info is displayed via the operating mode of
the instrument cluster or via iDrive.
Display
via
operating
mode
of
the
instrument
cluster
The Speed Limit Info displays are shown or hidj den via the operating mode of the instrumentcluster.
The Speed Limit Info is displayed in the following operating modes: "STANDARD" or "INDIVIDUAL"
Speed Limit Info is not displayed in the following operating mode: "REDUCED"
Adjusting the operating mode of the instrument
cluster, refer to page 143.
Display
via
iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Road signs"
Display
General
information
Speed Limit Info is displayed in the instrument
cluster and, if applicable, in the Head-up Display.
Speed
Limit
Info Current speed limit.
Speed Limit Info not available.
System
limits The system may not be fully functional and may
provide incorrect information in the following sitj uations:
'xIn heavy fog, wet conditions, or snowfall.'xWhen signs are fully or partially concealed by
objects, stickers or paint.'xWhen driving very close to the vehicle in front
of you.'xWhen driving toward bright lights or strong
reflections.'xWhen the windshield in front of the interior
mirror is fogged over, dirty or covered by a
sticker, etc.'xIf the camera has overheated and been temj
porarily switched off due to excessively high
temperatures.'xIn the event of incorrect detection by the camera.'xIf the speed limits or road data stored in the
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