2018 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

so that the holding pin engages in the tailjgate, arrow 2.7.Close the clamps on the hinge cover.8.Attach the other hinge cover accordingly.9.Fasten the holder for the warning triangle andattach the warning triangle or mount the
panel.
Vehicle
battery
General
information
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be rej quested from a dealerss service center or anotherqualified service center or repair shop.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that you have a dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop register
the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the battery
has been replaced. Once the battery has been registered again, all comfort features will be availj
able without restriction and any Check Control
messages displayed which relate to comfort feaj
tures will disappear.
Safety
information
NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle
functions. There is a risk of personal and propj
erty damage. Only vehicle batteries that are
compatible with your vehicle type should be inj
stalled in your vehicle. Information on compatij ble vehicle batteries is available at your dealerss
service center.
Charging
the
battery
General
informationMake sure that the battery is always sufficiently
charged to guarantee that the battery remains
usable for its full service life.
A discharged battery is indicated by a red
indicator light.
The battery may need to be charged in the folj
lowing cases:
'xWhen making frequent short-distance drives.'xIf the vehicle is not used for more than a
month.
Safety
information
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.
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Starting
aid
terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 350, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power
failureAfter a power loss, some equipment needs to be
newly initialized or individual settings updated, for
example:'xMemory function: store the positions again.'xTime: update.'xDate: update.'xGlass sunroof: initialize the system.
Disposing
of
old
batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by a dealjerss service center or another qualifiedservice center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so that
it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses
Safety
information
WARNING
Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload elecj
trical lines and components. There is a risk of
fire. Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a substituteof another color or amperage rating.
Accessing
the
fuses
Remove the cover on the right side trim.
Information on the fuse types and locations, as well as the positions of any other fuse boxes, is
found on a separate sheet in the fuse box.
Replacing
fusesThe vehicle manufacturer recommends that you
have a dealer's service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop replace the
fuses.
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Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
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.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red light in the button flashes when the hazj ard warning flashers are activated.
Warning
triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside ofthe tailgate.
Press on the release, arrow 1, and swivel the cover down, arrow 2.
First-aid
kit
General
informationSome of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents reguj larly and replace any expired items promptly.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located in the net on the left side of the cargo area.
Roadside
Assistance
Concept BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if
assistance is needed in the event of a breakj
down.
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General
informationIn the event of a breakdown, data on the vehij
cle's condition are sent directly to Roadside Asj
sistance.
Roadside Assistance can also be contacted via a Check Control message, refer to page 147.
Requirements'xActive ConnectedDrive contract, equipment
version with Intelligent emergency call or
BMW ConnectedDrive services.'xCellular network reception.'xStandby state is switched on.
Starting
Roadside
Assistance
If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices, supjport is offered through Teleservice Diagnosis.
Via iDrive:
1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW Assist"3."BMW Roadside Assistance"
A voice connection is established.
Teleservice
Diagnosis
Teleservice Diagnosis enables the wireless
transmission of detailed vehicle data that is imj portant for vehicle diagnosis. This data is transjmitted automatically.
A voice connection is established to Roadside Assistance.
Starting
Teleservice
Help Teleservice Help is a country-specific feature
that enables an in-depth diagnosis of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance via wireless transmisjsion.
You can launch Teleservice Help by requesting it through Roadside Assistance.
1.Park the vehicle in a safe place.2.Set the parking brake.3.Control Display is switched on.4."Teleservice Help"
The driving ability of the vehicle can be restored
for specific functions.
If this is not possible, further measures will be inij
tiated, for instance Roadside Assistance will be informed.
BMW
Accident
Assistance
Concept
BMW Group Accident Assistance can be conj
tacted if assistance is needed in the event of an accident.
General
information If the vehicle sensors detect a minor to moderj
ately severe accident, which did not trigger any airbags, a Check Control message appears onthe instrument cluster. In addition, a text mesj
sage appears on the Control Display.
When BMW Accident Assistance is activated,data on the vehicle's condition is sent to BMW.
Requirements
'xActive ConnectedDrive contract, equipment
version with Intelligent emergency call or
BMW ConnectedDrive services.'xCellular network reception.'xStandby state is switched on.
Starting
BMW
Accident
Assistance
If
an
accident
is
detected
automatically
A text message relating to BMW Accident Assisj
tance appears on the Control Display.
The connection can be established directly:
"BMW Accident Assist."
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The Check Control message for BMW Accident
Assistance can also be called up from the stored
Check Control messages, refer to page 147, for
a certain length of time.
Starting
manually BMW Accident Assistance can also be conj
tacted independently of the automatic accident
detection function.
Via iDrive:1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW Assist"3."BMW Accident Assistance"
Follow the displays on the Control Display. A voice connection is established.4."End call"
The voice connection can be terminated.
Emergency
Request
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Rej
quest can be triggered automatically by the sysj tem or manually.
General
information Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable condij tions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner.
Functional
requirements
'xStandby state is switched on.'xThe Assist system is functional.'xIf the vehicle is equipped with intelligent emergency call: the SIM card integrated in
the vehicle has been activated.
Automatic
triggering
Under certain conditions, for instance if the airj bags trigger, an Emergency Request is automatij
cally initiated immediately after an accident of
corresponding severity. Automatic Collision Notij
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS butj
ton.
Manual
triggering
1.Touch the cover.2.Press the SOS button and hold until the LED
on the microphone lights up green.'xThe LED is illuminated green when an Emerj
gency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control Display, the Emergency Request can be
aborted.
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'xThe LED flashes green when a connection to
the BMW Response Center has been estabj
lished.
The BMW Response Center then makes contact with you and takes further steps to
help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the BMW Response Center can take further steps tohelp you under certain circumstances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW Rej
sponse Center which serves to determine the
necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current
position of the vehicle, if it can be established.
Even if you can no longer hear the BMW Rej
sponse Center through the loudspeakers, the
BMW Response Center may still be able to
hear you.
The BMW Response Center ends the Emerj
gency Request.
Jump-starting
General
information If the battery is discharged, the engine can bestarted using the battery of another vehicle andtwo jumper cables. Only use jumper cables withfully insulated clamp handles.
Safety
information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an electric shock. There is a risk of injuries or danj ger to life. Do not touch any components thatare under voltage.
WARNING
If the jumper cables are connected in the incorj rect order, sparking may occur. There is a risk
of injury. Pay attention to the correct order durj
ing connection.
NOTE
In the case of body contact between the two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during jump-starting. There is a risk of damage to property.
Make sure that no body contact occurs.
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other vehij
cle has a voltage of 12 volts. The voltage inj
formation can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehicle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power conj
sumers in both vehicles.
Starting
aid
terminals
The starting aid terminal in the engine compartj
ment acts as the battery's positive terminal.
Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.
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A special nut serves as the negative terminal of
the battery.
Connecting
the
cables
Before you begin, switch off all unnecessary electronic systems/power consumers, such as
the radio, on the assisting and receiving vehicle.
1.Open the cover of the starting aid terminal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the battery, or to the corresponding starting aid
terminal of the vehicle providing assistance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end of the cable to the positive terminal of the batjtery, or to the corresponding starting aid terjminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negativejumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding engine or
body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the negj
ative terminal of the battery, or to the correj sponding engine or body ground of the vehij
cle to be started.
Starting
the
engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.If the vehicle to be started has a diesel enj
gine: let the engine of the assisting vehicle
run for approx. 10 minutes.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful, wait a few minutes before making another atj
tempt in order to allow the discharged battery
to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order.
Check the battery and recharge, if needed.
Tow-starting
and
towing
Safety
information
WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions can malfunction during tow-starting/towing with the Intelligent Safety systems activated. There is a
risk of an accident. Switch all Intelligent Safety
systems off prior to tow-starting/towing.
Steptronic
transmission:
transporting
the
vehicle
General
information
The vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Safety
information
NOTE
The vehicle can be damaged when towing the
vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is a risk of damage to property. The vehicle should only be
transported on a loading platform.
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NOTE
The vehicle can become damaged when lifting
and securing it.
There is a risk of damage to property.
'xLift the vehicle using suitable means.'xDo not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow fitting, body parts, or suspension parts.
Pushing
the
vehicle
To remove a broken-down vehicle from the danj
ger area, it can be pushed for a short distance.
Roll or push, refer to page 136, the vehicle.
Tow
truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a loading platform.
Towing
other
vehicles
General
information Switch on the hazard warning system, dependj
ing on local regulations.
If the electrical system has failed, clearly identify
the vehicle being towed by placing a sign or a
warning triangle in the rear window.
Safety
information
WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of the towj ing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to be
towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will not
be possible to control the vehicle's response.
There is a risk of an accident! Make sure that the gross vehicle weight of the towing vehicle is
heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
NOTE
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached incorj
rectly, damage to other vehicle parts can occur.
There is a risk of damage to property. Correctly
attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow fitting.
Tow
bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset angle, please follow the foljlowing:
'xManeuvering capability is limited goingaround corners.'xThe tow bar will generate lateral forces if it issecured with an offset.
Tow
rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure that the tow rope is taut.
Use nylon ropes or straps, which will enable the
vehicle to be towed without jerking.
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