2019 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

Calling
up
information
Press
and
hold
button
on
signal
lever.
Information
is
displayed
in
the
instrument
cluster.
Pressing
the
button
repeatedly
displays
addij
tional
information.
Information
at
a
glance The
following
information
can
be
displayed
on
the
Onboard
Computer:
'xMiles
and
trip
miles.'xNavigation
data.
When
destination
guidance
is
activated
in
the navigation
system.'xInstrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features:
Bar
display
for
total
range.'xInstrument
cluster
without
enhanced
feaj
tures:
Charge
state
of
the
high-voltage
battery.'xFuel
consumption
display.'xAverage
fuel
consumption
and
average
speed.'xEngine
temperature
display.
Adjusting
information
for
Onboard
Computer
For
some
information
of
the
Onboard
Computer,
it
is
possible
to
set
whether
it
can
be
called
up
in the
instrument
cluster.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Instrument
panel5.Onboard
info6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Information
in
detail Odometer
and
trip
odometer Displaying/resetting
miles
'xPress
the
knob
to
display
the
trip
miles.
When
the
drive-ready
state
is
switched
off,
miles
and
trip
miles
are
displayed.'xKeep
the
knob
pressed
down
to
reset
the
trip miles.
Display
'xOdometer,
arrow
1.'xTrip
odometer,
arrow
2.
Navigation
data
General
information
The
estimated
time
of
arrival
and
the
distance
rej
maining
to
the
destination
are
displayed
if
a
desj
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tination
is
entered
in
the
navigation
system
bej
fore
the
trip
is
started.
Display'xTime
of
arrival,
arrow
1.'xDistance
to
destination,
arrow
2.
Instrument
cluster
with
enhanced
features:
total
range
Concept
The
total
range
can
be
shown
in
the
form
of
a bar
display
in
the
Onboard
Computer.
Display
'xCurrent
total
range,
arrow.
Instrument
cluster
without
enhanced
features:
charge
state
of
the
high-voltage
battery
Concept
The
current
charge
state
of
the
high-voltage
batj
tery
can
be
shown
in
the
form
of
a
bar
display
in the
Onboard
Computer.
Display'xMarking
for
the
adjusted
charge
state
of
the
BATTERY
CONTROL
function,
refer
to
page
130,
arrow
1.'xCurrent
electric
range,
arrow
2.
Consumption
display
General
information
The
average
fuel
consumption
values
can
be shown
in
the
form
of
a
bar
display
in
the
Onboard
Computer.
The
odometer
for
electric
driving
will be
reset
during
next
refueling.
The
electric
consumption
values
are
displayed
in
MAX
eDRIVE.
Display
'xOdometer
for
electric
driving,
arrow
1.'xAverage
fuel
consumption,
arrow
2.'xCurrent
fuel
consumption,
arrow
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Average
speed
and
average
fuel
consumption
General
information
Average
speed
and
average
fuel
consumption are
calculated
for
the
distance
traveled
since
the
last
reset
in
the
Onboard
Computer.
Periods
in
which
the
vehicle
is
parked
with
the
engine
manually
stopped
are
not
included
in
the calculation
of
the
average
speed.
Resetting
average
values
Press
and
hold
button
on
turn
signal
lever.
Display
'xAverage
speed,
arrow
1.'xAverage
fuel
consumption,
arrow
2.
Engine
temperature
display General
information
Displays
the
current
engine
temperature,
based
on
a
combination
of
coolant
and
engine
oil
temj
perature.
As
soon
as
the
optimum
operating
temperature
has
been
attained,
the
indicator
is
in
the
center
position.
If
the
engine
oil
or
coolant,
and
thus
the
engine,
become
too
hot,
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
too.
Check
the
coolant
level,
refer
to
page
346.
Display
Onboard
Computer
on
the
Control
Display
Concept
The
Onboard
Computer
displays
different
vehij cle
data
on
the
Control
Display,
such
as
average
values.
General
information Two
types
of
Onboard
Computers
are
availableon
the
Control
Display:
'xOnboard
info:
average
values,
such
as
the
fuel
consumption,
are
displayed.
The
values can
be
reset
individually.'xTrip
computer:
the
values
deliver
an
overjview
of
a
certain
distance
and
can
be
reset
as
often
as
necessary.
Calling
up
the
Onboard
Computer
or
trip
computer
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2.Driving
information3.Onboard
info
or
Trip
computer
Resetting
the
Onboard
Computer
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Driving
information3.Onboard
info4.Consumption
or
Speed5.OK
Resetting
the
trip
computer
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Driving
information3.Trip
computer4.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left,
if
needed.'x

Reset:
all
values
are
reset.'x

Automatic
reset:
all
values
are
reset
approx.
4
hours
after
the
vehicle
has
come
to
a
standstill.5.If
necessary,
OK
Sport
displays
General
information
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment,
the
current values
for
performance
and
torque
can
be
disj
played
on
the
Control
Display.
Displays
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Technology
in
action3.Sport
displaysSpeed
warning
Concept
A
speed
limit
can
be
set
that
when
reached
will
cause
a
warning
to
be
issued.
General
informationThe
warning
is
repeated
if
the
vehicle
speed
exj
ceeds
the
set
speed
limit
again,
after
it
has
dropj
ped
below
it
by
3
mph/5
km/h.
Displaying,
setting
or
changing
the
speed
warning
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Speed
warning4.Warning
at:5.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
speed
is displayed.6.Press
the
Controller.
Activating/deactivating
the
speed
warning
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
settings3.Speed
warning4.Speed
warning
Setting
your
current
speed
as
the
speed
warning
Via
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Vehicle2.Vehicle
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Vehicle
status
General
informationThe
status
can
be
displayed
and
actions
perj
formed
for
several
systems.
Opening
the
vehicle
status
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.Vehicle
status
Information
at
a
glance
'x

Flat
Tire
Monitor:
Status
of
the
Flat
Tire
Monitor,
refer
to
page
332.'x

Tire
Pressure
Monitor:
Status
of
the
Tire
Pressure
Monitor,
refer
to
page
325.'x

Engine
oil
level:
Electronic
engine
oil
level
check,
refer
to
page
342.'x

Check
Control:
Check
Control
mesj
sages
are
stored
in
the
background
and
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Displayj ing
stored
Check
Control
messages,
refer
to
page
154.'x

Service
required:
Displaying
service
requirements,
refer
to
page
157.'x

Teleservice
Call:
service
request.
Head-up
Display
Concept
This
system
projects
important
information
into the
driver's
field
of
vision,
for
instance
the
speed.
The
driver
can
get
information
without
averting
his
or
her
eyes
from
the
road.
General
information Read
the
information
for
cleaning
the
Head-up
Display,
refer
to
page
368.
Overview
Switching
on/off
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Head-Up
Display5.Head-Up
Display
Display
Overview
The
following
information
is
displayed
on
the
Head-up
Display:
'xSpeed.'xNavigation
instructions.'xCheck
Control
messages.'xSelection
list
in
the
instrument
cluster.'xDriver
assistance
systems.
Some
of
this
information
is
only
displayed
briefly
as
needed.
Selecting
the
view
Various
views
are
available
for
the
Head-up
Disj
play.
Via
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4.Head-Up
Display5.Select
desired
setting:'xSTANDARD:
all
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
are
active.'xREDUCED:
the
displays
in
the
Head-up Display
are
reduced
to
the
minimum.'xINDIVIDUAL:
all
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
are
active.
Individual
displays
such
as
Check
Control
messages
can
be
selected
individually.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Selecting
displays
in
the
Head-up
Display
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Head-Up
Display5.INDIVIDUAL6.Select
the
desired
setting.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
Setting
the
brightness The
brightness
is
automatically
adjusted
to
the
ambient
brightness.
The
basic
setting
can
be
adjusted
manually.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Head-Up
Display5.Brightness6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
brightj ness
is
set.7.Press
the
Controller.When
the
low
beams
are
switched
on,
thebrightness
of
the
Head-up
Display
can
be
addij
tionally
influenced
using
the
instrument
lighting.
Adjusting
the
height Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Head-Up
Display5.Height6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
height
is
reached.7.Press
the
Controller.
The
setting
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
curj
rently
used.
The
height
of
the
Head-up
Display
can
also
be stored
using
the
memory
function,
refer
to page
117.
Setting
the
rotation
The
Head-up
Display
view
can
be
rotated.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Displays4.Head-Up
Display5.Rotation6.Turn
the
Controller
until
the
desired
setting
is selected.7.Press
the
Controller.
Visibility
of
the
display
The
visibility
of
the
displays
in
the
Head-up
Disj
play
is
influenced
by
the
following
factors:
'xSeat
position.'xObjects
on
the
cover
of
the
Head-up
Display.'xSunglasses
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'xUnfavorable
light
conditions.
If
the
image
is
distorted,
have
the
basic
settings
checked
by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Special
windshield
The
windshield
is
part
of
the
system.
The
shape
of
the
windshield
makes
it
possible
to
display
a
precise
image.
A
film
in
the
windshield
prevents
double
images
from
being
generated.
For
this
reason,
it
is
strongly
suggested
to
have the
special
windshield
replaced
by
a
dealerssservice
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop,
if
necessary.
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LightsVehicle
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.
Overview
Switches
in
the
vehicle
The
light
switch
element
is
located
next
to
the
steering
wheel.
SymbolFunctionFront
fog
lights.Night
Vision,
refer
to
page
189.Lights
off.
Daytime
running
lights.SymbolFunctionParking
lights.Automatic
headlight
control.
Adaptive
light
functions.Low
beams.Instrument
lighting.Right
roadside
parking
light.Left
roadside
parking
light.
Parking
lights,
low
beams
and
roadside
parking
lights
General
information Position
of
switch:




,



,



If
the
driver's
door
is
opened
when
the
drive-
ready
state
is
switched
off,
the
exterior
lighting
is automatically
switched
off.
Parking
lights
Position
of
switch:




The
vehicle
is
illuminated
on
all
sides.
Do
not
use
the
parking
lights
for
extended
perij
ods;
otherwise,
they
might
drain
the
battery
and it
would
then
be
impossible
to
switch
on
drive-ready
state.
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