2018 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Control
elements
on
the
interior
mirror'xButtons, arrow 1.'xLED, arrow 2.'xThe hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is rej quired for programming.
Programming
General
information
1.Switch on standby state.2.Initial setup:
Press and hold the two outer buttons on the
interior mirror simultaneously for approxij
mately 10 seconds until the LED flashes green rapidly. This erases all programming ofthe buttons on the interior mirror.3.Press the interior mirror button to be proj
grammed. The LED flashes orange.4.Hold the hand-held transmitter for the system to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm
away from the buttons of the interior mirror. The required distance depends on the hand-held transmitter.5.Press and hold the button of the desired
function on the hand-held transmitter. The
LED on the interior mirror will begin flashing orange slowly.6.As soon as the LED flashes green more rapj
idly or lights up continuously, release the butj
ton. Green light indicates that the button on the interior mirror has been programmed.Faster green flashing indicates that it is a rollj
ing code wireless system.
If the LED does not flash faster after at least
60 seconds, change the distance between
the interior mirror and the hand-held transj mitter and repeat the step. Several more atj
tempts at different distances may be necesj
sary. Wait at least 15 seconds between
attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-held
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the inj
terior mirror button and repeatedly press and
release the hand-held transmitter button for
2 seconds.7.To program other functions on other buttons,
repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be controlled using the interior
mirror buttons.
Special
feature
of
the
rolling
code
wireless
system
If you are unable to operate the system after rej
peated programming, please check if the system to be controlled features a rolling code radio sysjtem.
Read the system's owner's manual, or press the
programmed button on the interior mirror longer.
If the LED on the interior mirror starts flashing
rapidly and then stays lit constantly for 2 secj onds, the system features a rolling code radiosystem. Flashing and continuous illumination ofthe LED will repeat for approximately 20 secj
onds.
For systems with a rolling code radio system, the
integrated Universal Remote Control and the
system also have to be synchronized.
Please read the owner's manual to find out how to synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second
person.
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Synchronizing the universal remote control with
the system:1.Park the vehicle within range of the remote-
controlled system.2.Program the relevant button on the interior
mirror as described.3.Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.4.Hold down the programmed button on the injterior mirror for approximately 3 seconds andthen release it. If necessary, repeat this step
up to three times in order to finish synchronij
zation. Once synchronization is complete, the
programmed function will be carried out.
Reprogramming
individual
buttons
1.Switch on standby state.2.Press and hold the interior mirror button to be programmed.3.As soon as the interior mirror LED startsflashing slowly, hold the hand-held transmitjter for the system to be controlled approx. 1
to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the buttons of
the interior mirror. The required distance dej
pends on the hand-held transmitter.4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held transmitj ter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the interior
mirror LED flashes more rapidly or lights up
continuously. The LED flashing more rapidly
or being continuously lit up indicates that the button on the interior mirror has been projgrammed. The system can then be controlledby the button on the interior mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at most
60 seconds, change the distance and repeat
the programming starting with step 4. Several
more attempts at different distances may be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds between
attempts.Canada: if programming with the hand-held
transmitter was interrupted, hold down the inj
terior mirror button and repeatedly press and
release the hand-held transmitter button for
2 seconds.
Operation
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating rej mote-controlled systems, such as the garagedoor, using the integrated Universal Remote
Control. There is a risk of injury or risk of damj
age to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety information of the hand-held transj
mitter.
The system, such as the garage door, can be opj
erated using the button on the interior mirror while the drive-ready or standby state isswitched on. To do this, hold down the button
within receiving range of the system until the
function is activated. The interior mirror LED
stays lit while the wireless signal is being transj mitted.
Deleting
stored
functions Press and hold the two outer buttons on the inj
terior mirror simultaneously for approximately
10 seconds until the LED on the interior mirror
flashes green rapidly. All stored functions will be
deleted. The functions cannot be deleted individj
ually.
Sun
visor
Glare
shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
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Glare
shield
from
the
side
Folding
out1.Fold the sun visor down.2.Unhook it from the holder and swing it to the side.
Folding
up
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun vij sor.
Vanity
mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor behind
a cover. When the cover is opened, the mirror
lighting switches on.
Ashtray
Front
center
console
Opening
1.Push the cover forward until it engages.2.The ashtray is located in a cup holder. Fold
the ashtray cover upward.Emptying
Pull the ashtray with the closed cover out of the cup holder.
Cigarette
lighter
Safety
information
WARNING
Contact with the hot heating element or the hot
socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns.
Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarettelighter falls down or is held against the respecjtive objects. There is a risk of fire and injuries.
Take hold of the cigarette lighter by its handle.
Make sure that children do not use the cigaj rette lighter and burn themselves.
NOTE
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket.
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Front
center
console
Push the cover forward until it engages.
The cigarette lighter is located between the cupholders.
Rear
center
console
The cigarette lighter is located in the socket.
Operation Push in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be rej
moved as soon as it pops back
out.
Sockets
Concept
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment when standby and drive-
ready state are switched on.
General
information
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using non-comj patible connectors.
Safety
information
WARNING
Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the
airbags, such as portable navigation devices, can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or be
thrown around in the car's interior during unj
folding. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
devices and cables are not in the airbag's area
of unfolding.
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can
work with high voltages and currents, which
means that the 12 volt on-board network can be overloaded or damaged. There is a risk of
damage to property. Only connect battery
chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting
aid terminals in the engine compartment.
NOTE
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket.
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Front
center
armrest
The center armrest contains a socket.
Front
center
console
Push the cover forward until it engages.
A socket is located between the cup holders. Pull off the cover.
Rear
center
console
The center console contains one or two sockets.
Pull off the respective cover.
In
the
cargo
area
A socket is located on the right side in the cargoarea. Unfold the cover.
USB
interface
General
information Follow the information regarding the connection
of mobile devices to the USB interface in the
section on USB connections, refer to page 66.
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In
the
center
armrest
A USB interface is located in the center armrest.
Steptronic
transmission:
in
the
center
console
NOTE
Objects in the storage compartment, e.g., large USB connectors, may block or damage the
cover when it is being opened or closed. There
is a risk of damage to property. Make sure that
the area of movement of the cover is clear
while opening and closing it.
Push the cover forward until it engages.
A USB interface is located in the center console.
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Storage
compartmentsVehicle
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.
Safety
information
WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable connecj tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,can be thrown into the car's interior while drivj
ing, for instance in the event of an accident or
during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
car's interior.
NOTE
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can damj
age the dashboard. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use anti-slip pads.
Storage
compartments
The following storage compartments are availaj
ble in the car's interior:
'xGlove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 263.'xGlove compartment on the driver's side, refer
to page 264.'xCompartments in the doors, refer to
page 264.'xSteptronic transmission: storage compartj
ment in the center console, refer to
page 265.'xCenter armrest, refer to page 265.'xStorage compartment in the rear center conj
sole, refer to page 265.'xPockets on the backrests of the front seats.
Glove
compartment
Front
passenger
side
Safety
information
WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the glove comj
partment can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an acj
cident or during braking and evasive maneuj
vers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the
glove compartment immediately after using it.
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Opening
Pull the handle.
The light in the glove compartment switches on.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Locking
The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the glove
compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the rej
mote control can be handed over without the integrated key, for instance when the vehicle is
parked by valet parking.
Driver's
side
Safety
information
WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes in the car's interior. Objects in the glove comj
partment can be thrown into the car's interior
while driving, for instance in the event of an acj
cident or during braking and evasive maneuj
vers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the glove compartment immediately after using it.
Opening
Pull the handle.
Closing Fold cover closed.
Compartments
in
the
doors
WARNING
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or glasses, can break in the event of an accident
or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not use any breakable objects while driving. Only stow breakable objects in closed storage
compartments.
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