2018 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.The coolant level is correct if it lies betweenthe minimum and maximum marks in the filler
neck.
Adding
1.Let the engine cool.2.Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess presj
sure to dissipate, then open it.3.Open the coolant reservoir lid.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.5.Close the cap.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss eliminated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing of
coolant and coolant additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
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.
BMW
maintenance
system
The maintenance system indicates required maintenance measures, and thereby providessupport in maintaining road safety and the operajtional reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases, scopes and intervals of the mainj
tenance system may vary according to the counj try version. Replacement work, spare parts, fuels
and lubricants, and wear materials are calculated
separately. Further information is available from a
dealerss service center or another qualified servj
ice center or repair shop.
Condition
Based
ServiceCBS
Concept
Sensors and special algorithms take into account the driving conditions of the vehicle. CBS uses
these to calculate the need for maintenance.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
General
information
Information on service requirements, refer to
page 150, can be displayed on the Control Disj
play.
Service
data
in
the
remote
control
Information on the required maintenance is conjtinuously stored in the remote control. The dealjerss service center can read this data out and
suggest a maintenance scope for the vehicle.
Therefore, hand the service advisor the remote
control with which the vehicle was driven most recently.
Storage
periods Storage periods during which the vehicle battery
was disconnected are not taken into account.
If this occurs, have a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop update the time-dependent maintenance procejdures, such as checking brake fluid and, if necesj
sary, changing the engine oil and the microfilter/ activated-charcoal filter.
Service
and
Warranty Information
Booklet
for
USmodels
and
Warranty
and Service
Guide
Booklet
forCanadian
models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Inforj
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for
additional information on service requirements.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that maintenance and repair be performed by a dealerss service center or another qualified servj
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ice center or repair shop. Records of regular
maintenance and repair work should be retained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard Diagnosis
General
information
Devices connected at the OBD socket trigger
the alarm system when the vehicle is locked. Rej move any devices connected at the OBD socket
before locking the vehicle.
Safety
information
NOTE
The socket for Onboard Diagnosis is an intrij
cate component intended to be used in conj
junction with specialized equipment to check
the vehicless primary emissions system. Imj
proper use of the socket for Onboard Diagnoj
sis, or contact with the socket for Onboard Dij
agnosis for other than its intended purpose,
can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates
risks of personal and property damage. Given
the foregoing, the manufacture of your vehicle
strongly recommends that access to the socket
for Onboard Diagnosis be limited to a dealer's
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop or other persons that have
the specialized training and equipment for purj
poses of properly utilizing the socket for Onj
board Diagnosis.
Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for checking the primary components in the vehij
cle's emissions.
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
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Replacing
componentsVehicle
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.
Onboard
vehicle
tool
kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in the left storage compartment of the cargo area.
Wiper
blades
Safety
information
NOTE
The window may sustain damage if the wiper
falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.
There is a risk of damage to property. Hold the
wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade. Do
not fold or switch on the wiper without a wiper blade installed.
NOTE
Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to
property. Make sure that the wipers with the wiper blades mounted are folded down onto
the windshield before opening the hood.
Replacing
the
front
wiper
blades
1.To change the wiper blades, fold up the wiper
arms, refer to page 133.2.Lift the wiper all the way off of the windshield.3.Press button, arrow 1, and pull out the wiper
blade, arrow 2.4.Insert the new wiper blade and press it on unj
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Lights
and
bulbs
General
information
Lights
and
bulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
Some items of equipment use light-emitting dij
odes installed behind a cover as a light source.
These light-emitting diodes are related to conj
ventional lasers and are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you let a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop perform
the work in case of a malfunction.
A spare light box is available from a dealerss servj
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Follow the safety information, refer to page 341.
Headlight
glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the exj ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When drivj
ing with the lights switched on, the condensation evaporates after a short time. The headlightglass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the headlights switched on,
increasing humidity forms, for instance water
droplets in the light, have the headlights
checked.
Safety
information
WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Contact
with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they havecooled off.
WARNING
Work on switched-on lighting systems can cause short circuits. There is a risk of injury or
risk of damage to property. When working on the lighting system, switch off the lights inquestion. If necessary, heed the bulb manufacj
turer's instructions.
WARNING
Intensive brightness can irritate or damage the
retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do not look directly into the headlights or other light
sources. Do not remove the LED covers.
NOTE
Dirty bulbs have a reduced service life. There is
a risk of damage to property. Do not hold new bulbs with your bare hands. Use a clean clothor something similar, or hold the bulb by its
base.
Front
lights
Adaptive
LED
headlights
Follow the safety information, refer to page 341.
All lights feature LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
LED
headlights
General
information
Follow the safety information, refer to page 341.
All front lights are designed with LED technolj ogy, with the exception of the two turn signals.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerssservice center or another qualified service centeror repair shop.
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Turn
signal,
bulb
replacement
Follow the safety information, refer to page 341.
21-watt bulb, PY21W1.In the wheel house, press the two retainer tabs and fold down the cover.2.Unscrew the bulb holder.3.Press the bulb gently into the bulb holder,turn counterclockwise and remove it.4.Insert the new bulb.5.Mount the bulb holder.6.Mount the lid.
LED
front
fog
lights
Follow the safety information, refer to page 341.
LED front fog lights are made using LED techj
nology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss
service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Tail
lights
General
information Follow the safety information, refer to page 341.
All tail lights are designed with LED technology, with the exception of the two reversing lights in
the tailgate.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss service center or another qualified service centeror repair shop.
Reversing
light,
bulb
replacement
General
information
Follow the safety information, refer to page 341.
21-watt bulb, H21W.
Without
a
warning
triangle:
removing
the
panel1.Opening tailgate.2.Press the latch, arrow 1, and remove the
panel, arrow 2.
With
a
warning
triangle:
removing
the
holder
1.Opening tailgate.2.Remove, refer to page 347, the warning trij
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the onboard vehicle tool kit and remove theholder of the warning triangle, arrow 2.
Removing
the
hinge
covers
1.Open the two clamps on the hinge cover.2.On the expanding rivet, carefully pry out the
inside pin by a small distance using a screwj
driver. Then carefully pry out the expanding
rivet all the way using the screwdriver.3.Carefully lift off the hinge cover from the hinge arm, arrow 1, until the holding pin, arj
row 2, behind the trim panel is released.4.Pull the hinge cover downward and remove.5.Remove the second hinge cover in the same
way.
Removing
the
interior
trim
1.Carefully pry out all eight expanding rivets usj
ing the screwdriver. Remove the expanding
rivets as described above.2.Reach into the handle recess on one side and carefully pull the interior trim downward, arj
row 1, to the point where the two holding
pins, arrows 2, behind the interior trim are rej
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3.Proceed accordingly on the other side.4.Carefully release the interior trim from thetailgate, arrow 1, and, if necessary, pull the
cable with the plug from the switch unit, arj row 2.5.Remove the interior trim.
Replacing
the
reversing
light
1.Turn the bulb holder in the direction indicated
on the reflector and remove it.2.Press the bulb gently into the bulb holder, turn counterclockwise and remove it.3.Mount the bulb holder.Installing
the
interior
trim1.Connect the cable to the switch unit, if necj
essary. Make sure that the plug engages.2.Position the interior trim on the tailgate and secure it with two expanding rivets.3.Press against the interior trim, arrows, so thatthe four holding pins engage in the tailgate.4.Fasten the interior trim using the remaining
expanding rivets and press the pins into the
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