2018 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

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Your
BMW
at
a
glanceOpening
and
closing
Buttons
on
the
remote
control
1Unlocking2Locking3Open tailgate4Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Press button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, either only the drivj
er's door or all vehicle access points are unj
locked.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the button of the remote control again to unlock the other vehicle access points.
Press and hold this button on the rejmote control after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened, as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
Locking
the
vehicle Press button on the remote control.
All vehicle access points are locked.
The windows and the glass sunroof are closed,
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
Buttons
for
the
central
locking
system
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking Pressing the button locks the vehicle if
the front doors are closed.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Unlocking Pressing the button unlocks the vehicle.
Panic
mode You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourj
self 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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Comfort
AccessConcept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.
Locking
the
vehicle
Touch the grooved surface on the handle of aclosed vehicle door with your finger for approx.1 second without grasping the door handle.
Opening
and
closing
the
tailgate
with
no-touch
activation
Concept
The tailgate can be opened and closed with no-
touch activation using the remote control you are carrying.
Performing
the
foot
movement1.Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at apj prox. one arm's length away from the rear of
the vehicle.2.Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direction
of travel and immediately pull it back. With
this movement, the leg must pass through
the ranges of both sensors.
Tailgate
Opening
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Press button on the remote control forapprox. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may be unj locked.
Closing'xPress button, arrow 1, on the inside of thetailgate.'xPress button, arrow 2.
The vehicle will be locked after closing the tailgate. The driver's door must be closed for
this purpose and the remote control must be outside of the vehicle in the area of the tailjgate.
Seats,
mirrors,
and
steering
wheel
Electrically
adjustable
seats
1Thigh support2Forward/backward, height, seat tilt3Upper backrest4Backrest width5Lumbar support6Backrest tilt, head restraint
Adjusting
the
head
restraint
Adjusting
the
height:
power
head
restraints
Push switch up or down.
Adjusting
the
distance:
manual
head
restraints
'xForward: pull the head restraint toward the front.'xBack: press the button and push the head rej
straint toward the rear.
Adjusting
the
distance:
power
head
restraints
The head restraint is automatically repositioned when the upper backrest is adjusted.
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Side
extensions
Fold the side extensions forward to increase latjeral support.
Adjusting
the
exterior
mirrors
1Settings2Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor3Folding in and outAdjusting
the
steering
wheel
Electrical
steering
wheel
adjustment
Move the steering wheel to the preferred height
and angle to suit your seating position by pressj
ing the switch.
Memory
function
Concept
The following settings can be stored and, if necj essary, retrieved using the memory function:
'xSeat position.'xExterior mirror position.'xSteering wheel position.'xHeight of the Head-up Display.
Storing
1.Set the desired position.2. Press button. The writing on the butj
ton lights up.3.Press selected button 1 or 2 at the door while the writing is lit. A signal sounds.
Calling
up
settings
Press selected button 1 or 2.
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Displays
and
controlelements
In
the
vicinity
of
the
steering
wheel
1Light switch element2Turn signal indicator, high beams3Instrument cluster4Wipers5Start/Stop button
Indicator/warning
lights
Instrument
clusterThe indicator/warning lights can light up in a varijety of combinations and colors.
Several lights indicate function checks and light
up only temporarily when standby state or standby state are activated.
Driver's
door1Exterior mirrors2Power windows3Safety switch4Seats, comfort features5Central locking system6Open tailgate
Switch
console
1Selector lever/gearshift lever2Controller3Parking brake, Automatic Hold4Parking assistance systems5Driving Dynamics Control
iDrive
Concept The iDrive combines the functions of manyswitches. These functions can be operated via
the Controller and, depending on the equipment version, the touchscreen.
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ControllerGeneral
information
The buttons can be used to open the menus dij
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
Buttons
on
the
ControllerButtonFunctionPress once: call up main menu.
Press twice: display all menu items of the main menu.Open the Communication menu.Open the Media/Radio menu.Open destination input menu for navij
gation.Open navigation map.Press once: open the previous disj
play.
Press and hold: open the menus used
last.Open the Options menu.
Voice
activation
Using
the
voice
activation
system
Activating
the
voice
activation
system
1. Press button on the steering wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
This symbol in the instrument cluster inj
dicates that the voice activation system
is active.
If no other commands are possible, operate the
function via iDrive.
Terminating
the
voice
activation
system Press the button on the steering wheel
or 

2.Press the Start/Stop button.
The engine is switched off.3.Set the parking brake.
Auto
Start/Stop
function
The Auto Start/Stop function switches the enj
gine off automatically while stationary to save
fuel. The engine starts automatically under the following preconditions:
Steptronic transmission:
'xBy releasing the brake pedal.'xWhen Automatic Hold is activated: press the accelerator pedal.
Parking
brake
Setting Pull the switch.
The LED and indicator light light up.
Releasing With drive-ready state switched on:
Steptronic transmission: press the switch
while the brake is pressed or selector lever posij
tion P is set.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
Parking The parking brake is automatically set if the vehij
cle is being held by Automatic Hold and the
drive-ready state is switched off or the vehicle is
exited.
Steptronic
transmission
Engaging
selector
lever
position
D,
N,
R'xNeutral N.'xDrive mode D.'xReverse R.
With the driver's safety belt fastened, briefly push
the selector lever in the desired direction, past a resistance point, if needed. The selector lever rej
turns to the center position in each case.
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you
select a drive mode or reverse, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
A selector lever lock prevents the inadvertent
shifting to selector lever position R or the inadj
vertent shifting from selector lever position P.
Engage selector lever position R only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Releasing
the
selector
lever
lock
Press button.
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